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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus

    Published: Aug 2, 2018 · Modified: Nov 19, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

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    The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus is delicious perfection!  I love the roasted garlic and the flavor it adds to this delicious healthy dip!  I love roasted garlic and the flavor it adds to this delicious healthy dip!  After trying the hummus with the roasted garlic the regular garlic just won't do!

    Roasted Garlic Hummus

    What is Hummus?

    Chickpeas or garbanzo beans are the base for hummus. The softened beans become a smooth paste when put in a food processor or blender with a few other ingredients. You can use canned or home cooked chickpeas in this recipe.  I prefer to use canned because it is so much easier than soaking, cooking and cleaning the hard beans.  

    Hummus is a delicious spread or dip made from chickpeas (or garbanzo beans), tahini, lemon, and various spices. It’s most commonly eaten in the Middle East and in the Mediterranean.

    In the United States, you can buy different versions at your local grocery store, but I think you should skip the store bought and make your own.  Homemade hummus is so easy to make and tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store. I am going to show you how! 

    What is Tahini?

    Tahini is a smooth and runny paste made from ground sesame seeds and is perfect for hummus.  You can buy tahini at your local grocery store or you can make it yourself.  I always buy it and  I urge you to find some to include in your hummus.  I believe you will be glad you did.  The flavor it adds is worth the effort.

    That being said, you can make your hummus without it and add a little extra olive oil, or cashew, peanut or almond butter and The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus still tasted great!  Such a refreshing change!  You really cant go wrong with this recipe.  That is what I love about it!

    How to make the Best Hummus

    Open the can of chickpeas, reserve ¼ cup of the liquid and set aside.  Then rinse beans well with water. 

    Using a blender or food processor add beans, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, parsley, paprika or cumin. Squeeze the garlic cloves from the bulb of roasted garlic into the bowl or measure out some garlic puree. 

    If you have never made Oven Roasted Garlic Puree check out our easy recipe for it!  I always have some in the fridge or freezer and I use it for so many other things, I just can't help it!  Once you try it, you will too!  Now back to the recipe.  I just had to say that!

    For the record, I personally prefer to add paprika and my husband prefers adding cumin.  Put a spoonful of hummus into a small dish.  Taste a little hummus with a sprinkling of paprika added to it and another spoonful with a sprinkling of cumin added.  Decide which you like better. 

    Scrape sides and bottom of bowl as needed.  Blend until totally incorporated.  

    Slowly add water or reserved liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency, and blend until you reach your desired consistency. I never add any liquid myself as we prefer a thicker hummus. 

    Season according to your personal taste with possibly more salt, tahini, garlic etc. After you taste it you will know if you prefer more of anything in it or if you wish to include any of the options.  

    Serve with crackers, pita chips or prepared vegetables and sprinkled with paprika, parsley or some roasted garlic to decorate. Store homemade hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

    How to Prepare Raw Chickpeas

    If you choose not to use canned chickpeas, here is how to prepare them yourself. 

    First, soak about 2 cups of chickpeas, covered in water, for 18 to 24 hours, then drain and rinse them.  

    Next, boil your chickpeas, covered in water, with a half a dozen garlic cloves cut in half.  Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the water.  The baking soda will help to soften the chickpeas and make them easier to peel.  Boil the chickpeas for 1-2 hours or very soft and tender.  

    Drain and thoroughly rinse your cooked beans.  Remove and discard the garlic cloves.  now you need to peel all of your chickpeas.  The skins should come off quite easily when you gently squeeze each bean. Discard the skins once you are done.  

    Rinse your cleaned beans and set aside.  That is it!

    What to Serve With Hummus

    • chunks of bread
    • Baked Pita Chips or not baked
    • Toasted baguette slices (crostini)
    • tortilla chips
    • chips
    • pretzels
    • carrot sticks
    • celery sticks
    • peppers
    • cucumbers
    • broccoli
    • cauliflower

    All delicious and I love it that most don't break when you are trying to dip them into the hummus!  That drives me crazy!

    Hummus Options

    You have so many options when it comes to making hummus.  You can add anything from the list below, either instead of or with the roasted garlic.  I always include the roasted garlic too.  I just can't help myself.

    Also, if you include any of the suggestions below in your hummus, make sure to save a little to decorate the top for serving!

    • add ¾ cup diced roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
    • add ¾ cup of diced sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and drained
    • add ¾ cup olives, pitted and chopped or diced
    • add 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 
    • add ¾ cup of your favorite fresh herb or herbs
    • add up to ¼ cup pine nuts, depending how much crunch you are looking for

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    We love this recipe for The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus so much we had to make a video!  Have a look below!  I think you will be glad you did!

    The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus Video

    The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus

    The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus is delicious perfection!  I love the roasted garlic and the flavor it adds to this delicious healthy dip! 
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 207 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • can opener
    • food processor
    • Rubber spatula
    • mixing bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cans (19 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, reserve liquid
    • ½ cup tahini, sesame paste
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup roasted garlic bulbs (2) or roasted garlic, minced in air fryer or oven made roasted garlic
    • 2 lemons, juice of
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons cumin, ground or paprika
    • ¼ cup parsley, chopped optional, more for garnish

    Options, to taste

    • ¼ cup water or reserved liquid from can to thin hummus if desired
    • dried crushed red pepper flakes
    • hot sauce
    • sriracha

    Instructions
     

    • Open the can of chickpeas, reserve ¼ cup of the liquid and set aside.  Then rinse beans well with water. 
    • Using a blender or food processor add beans, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, parsley, paprika or cumin. Squeeze the garlic cloves from the bulb of roasted garlic into the bowl or measure out some garlic puree. For the record, I personally prefer to add paprika and my husband prefers adding cumin.  Put a spoonful of hummus into a small dish.  Taste a little hummus with a sprinkling of paprika added to it and another spoonful with a sprinkling of cumin added.  Decide which you like better.  Scrape sides and bottom of bowl as needed.  Blend until totally incorporated.  
    • Slowly add water or reserved liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency, and blend until you reach your desired consistency. I never add any liquid myself as we prefer a thicker hummus. 
    • Season according to your personal taste with possibly more salt, tahini, garlic etc. After you taste it you will know if you prefer more of anything in it or if you wish to include any of the options.  
    • Serve with crackers, pita chips or prepared vegetables and sprinkled with paprika, parsley or some roasted garlic to decorate.

    Notes

    •  Store homemade hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 396mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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    1. coleen

      August 24, 2020 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      This hummus is my new favorite. Loved everything about it. Thank you

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      • Karin and Ken

        September 06, 2020 at 1:32 pm

        I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves this easy recipe! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! All the best. Karin

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