This simple homemade roasted garlic hummus is bursting with rich garlic flavor and easy to make at home for a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer. (vegan, gluten-free)
Move over, store-bought tubs of hummus! This homemade roasted garlic hummus is here and ready to take over. I've been loving hummus lately. It makes an easy snack with fresh veggies or pita wedges that keeps me full and satisfied. I also use it all the time in other recipes, like Greek Power Bowls and Greek 7 Layer Dip. Even Mr. Table loves it.
I've never really been inclined to buy pre-made hummus much because it is just so darn easy to make at home. All you do is blend up all of your ingredients in a food processor (I use my NutriBullet) and you've got a delicious batch of hummus ready to go! And you can control everything that goes in it and adjust for your taste preferences.
I'll let you in on a little secret. There is nothing garlic can't fix. My family seems to have a long-standing obsession with garlic. A recipe calls for a single clove of garlic? Oh honey, no. We put 5 cloves. Boom. Instantly way more delicious. And bonus: no vampires up in here. (Just kidding, but garlic does have tons of antioxidants with anticancer and cardio-protective benefits.)
Because I love garlic so much, I almost always make a garlic version when I make hummus. I know some people who aren't accustomed to consuming as much of the good stuff as me may not want to go with raw garlic in their hummus, so roasted garlic is the perfect way to flavor your homemade hummus. Roasting the garlic brings out a smooth, caramelized flavor that is much less sharp than raw garlic. It makes this roasted garlic hummus taste incredible!
If you're new to making homemade hummus, this roasted garlic hummus is a great place to start. You won't go back to buying store-bought hummus again!
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PrintHomemade Roasted Garlic Hummus
This simple homemade roasted garlic hummus is bursting with rich garlic flavor and easy to make at home for a healthy and delicious snack or appetizer. (vegan, gluten-free)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: snack, appetizer
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 tbsp + ½ tsp olive oil
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 2 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Cut the very top off of the bulb of garlic (about ¼ inch) until just the very tips of the garlic cloves are exposed. Drizzle with ½ teaspoon olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake 30 minutes or until garlic is soft and lightly browned. Remove from oven and unwrap garlic. Let cool.
- Squeeze garlic cloves out of skin into a food processor or blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. You may need to add more water to get a smooth consistency.
- Serve with crudités or pita bread.
Keywords: garlic hummus, homemade hummus
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