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Roasted Garlic Hummus

Creamy roasted garlic hummus made with chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil. Smooth, rich, and balanced, with deep roasted garlic flavor and a silky texture perfect for dipping or spreading.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern–Inspired
Keyword: Roasted Garlic Hummus
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic intact
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1–2 lemons
  • ¼ c water
  • 6 tbsp tahini well stirred
  • 1 14-oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic minced (about ½ tsp)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely minced

Instructions

Roast the Garlic

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the outer papery skins from the garlic heads, leaving the cloves intact. Slice off the top quarter of each head to expose the cloves. Wrap tightly in foil and roast until very soft and fragrant, approximately 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then squeeze the roasted cloves from their skins and set aside.

Prepare the Garlic Oil

  • While the garlic roasts, heat the olive oil and sliced garlic in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the garlic turns golden brown, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic slices to a paper towel–lined plate. Reserve the infused oil for later use.

Prepare the Liquid Components

  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and water. In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini and the reserved garlic-infused oil until smooth and fully emulsified.

Blend the Hummus Base

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roasted garlic, minced garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Process until the mixture is finely ground, about 15 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Finish the Hummus

  • With the processor running, slowly add the lemon juice and water mixture through the feed tube in a steady stream. Stop and scrape the bowl, then process for 1 minute. With the processor running again, gradually add the tahini mixture. Continue processing until the hummus is smooth, creamy, and well blended.

Rest and Serve

  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Top with the reserved toasted garlic slices and minced parsley. Cover and allow the hummus to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop. Drizzle with additional olive oil before serving, if desired.

Notes

This roasted garlic hummus is naturally gluten-free. To ensure it remains safe for a gluten-free diet, verify that the tahini and canned chickpeas are certified gluten-free and serve with gluten-free dippers such as fresh vegetables, gluten-free crackers, or gluten-free pita alternatives.