How to Make Roasted Garlic Hummus - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted garlic hummus is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed with pita bread, vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps. The rich, savory flavor of the roasted garlic adds an extra depth and complexity to the classic chickpea-based hummus. This recipe is simple to make and can be a crowd-pleaser at parties or gatherings.

What sets this roasted garlic hummus apart from regular hummus is the addition of roasted garlic cloves. The process of roasting garlic caramel...

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Ingredients

  • 3 whole heads garlic
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 2 small lemons, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 3 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Slice the top off each head of garlic. Drizzle the cut ends with 1 tablespoon olive oil and wrap in foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove and let sit until cool enough to handle. Turn on the broiler.
  • Reserve liquid from chickpeas. Rinse and drain chickpeas; transfer to a blender.
  • Add 1/2 of the reserved chickpea liquid to the blender with lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Squeeze in roasted garlic from 2 of the heads. Blend until creamy, adding more chickpea liquid if needed.
  • Split pita rounds and cut into quarters. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Place under the preheated broiler until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place hummus into a bowl. Make a well in the center and squeeze roasted garlic from the remaining head into the well. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve with pitas.
  • Nutrition

    144 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 158mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 149mg