How to Make Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus:
During the Covid lock-down in Barcelona, my quest for the Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus unfolded.
While there’s no definitive recipe, this variation stood out as one of my favorites.
The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus: An Irresistible Snack
Roasted garlic hummus, a Middle Eastern delight, introduces roasted garlic as a star ingredient.
Hummus, a classic Middle Eastern dip, amalgamates cooked and mashed chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
While the exact origin of roasted garlic hummus remains unclear, its roots are believed to lie in the Middle East, where hummus has been a dietary cornerstone for centuries.
Given the extensive use of garlic in Middle Eastern cuisine, the addition of roasted garlic to hummus seems like a natural progression.
Roasted Garlic Hummus: An Irresistible Snack
For a delectable and wholesome snack, look no further than roasted garlic hummus.
This savory dip marries the earthiness of chickpeas, the nuttiness of tahini, and the sweetness of roasted garlic, crafting a luscious and gratifying treat that excels in taste and nutrition.
Unveiling Roasted Garlic Hummus
Hummus, a Middle Eastern staple, blends chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Roasted garlic hummus elevates this traditional recipe by infusing the distinctive and sweet notes of roasted garlic.
The roasting process tempers garlic’s pungency, rendering it nuttier and sweeter.
Roasted garlic hummus ingredients:
Garbanzo beans, cooked
Baking soda
Chicken stock, or vegetable stock
Tahini (I use store bought)
EVOO
Roasted garlic
Lemons
Cumin
Harissa
Sea salt
To make the hummus, blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste and add more olive oil or cold water if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Frank's Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
- 250 g cooked garbanzo beans
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 Tbsp tahini
- 3 Tbsp EVOO
- 2 large head of roasted garlic
- 1 Juice of 1 or 2 large lemons
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp Harissa
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (to taste)
- Love garlic? Sauté 5 cloves of chopped garlic and add to mix
- Garnish with smoked paprika
- Ancho pepper powder goes well
- Toasted pine nuts
- Zatra or Zatran
- Olives
Instructions
- Follow these steps to roast garlic in the oven:- Set the oven temperature to 375°F.- Slice off about 1/4 inch from the top of the garlic head, exposing the tops of most of the cloves.- Drizzle some olive oil over the garlic and wrap it securely in aluminum foil.- Bake the garlic for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden.- Let the garlic cool slightly before squeezing out the roasted cloves.
- Using your fingers, squeeze the soft, roasted garlic out of each clove into food processor.
- Rinse and drain cooked chickpeas.
- Add beans, chicken stock, and baking soda and cook on med low covered - until beans absorb most of the liquid and become softer (30 min'ish), salt to taste 1/2 tsp'ish then let cool.
- Add all ingredients, to the food processor and blend until completely smooth.
- Don’t add chickpeas until after you get the tahini emulsified into the lemon juice and garlic!!! Add a tablespoon of cold water and then pulse some more. THEN add the chickpeas. Trust me. It’s the real secret.
- Scrape ingredients off sides of food processor to make sure it blends evenly. If you find that the hummus is too thick, you can add additional olive oil at this time. Add it very slowly, allowing the mixture to combine fully before adding more liquid.
- Spoon hummus into a shallow bowl, making a well in the center, and drizzle liberally with oil. Top as desired.
- Sprinkle with chopped coriander or smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
The Ultimate Roasted Garlic Hummus Pairs well with:
