Description
Creamy. Smooth, Garlicky. This creamy roasted garlic hummus will surely be number one on your list to make this weekend! Slather in a pita pocket to add some jazz to your chicken schwarma sandwich or eat as a mid morning snack with your favorite veggies. It’s even perfect to serve to guests as the centerpiece of a chartreuse board! Makes two cups.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 small lemon, juiced
- 6 tbsp. tahini
- 1 large head of garlic, roasted
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 7 tsp. water
- Salt
- Paprika
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit on convection bake.
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While the oven is preheating, slightly cut the top off of the head of garlic so the cloves of garlic are slightly showing on top.
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Place on a large piece of tinfoil and drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the top of the head of garlic directly on the uncovered pieces.
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Once the oil is drizzled, wrap the garlic in the foil and place on a cookie sheet.
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Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for one hour.
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As the garlic roasts, pour your can of chickpeas into a colander in the sink. Rinse with cool water and remove any extra skins that come off of the chickpeas.
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Transfer chickpeas to a large food processor and then cut the lemon in half on a cutting board.
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Squeeze the lemon juice into a small bowl, removing any seeds that drop in the bowl. Add the water, tahini, and lemon juice to the food processor.
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Once the garlic is done roasting, remove the foil and squeeze the roasted garlic into the food processor.
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After all of the ingredients are in the food processor, blend on high until the roasted garlic hummus reaches a smooth consistency, scrapping down the sides with a rubber spatula periodically.
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Transfer the creamy roasted garlic hummus to a bowl.
Notes
- Taste the hummus to see if it is lacking flavor. If so, add a dash of salt and a dash of paprika to spice it up.
- Drizzle with olive oil and paprika once transferred to the bowl for added flavor.
- Serve with warm pita chips or fresh veggies.
- Category: Snack
- Method: Food Processor; Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean