Description
This Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus recipe offers a flavorful and creamy twist on traditional hummus by incorporating soft, caramelized roasted garlic and aromatic za’atar. Perfect as a healthy snack or appetizer, it combines simple pantry ingredients with a quick roasting technique to elevate the hummus’s depth and richness. Serve it with fresh veggies, pita bread, or use as a spread for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Garlic
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for roasting)
Hummus
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons (4 g) za’atar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt, or to taste
- 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 ml) reserved chickpea liquid or water
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and wrap tightly in foil. Roast it in the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the garlic cloves are soft, golden, and caramelized.
- Prepare Chickpeas and Za’atar: While the garlic roasts, drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Be sure to reserve 2-4 tablespoons of the liquid from the chickpea can for adjusting hummus consistency later. Measure out the za’atar and set it aside for garnish.
- Combine Ingredients in Food Processor: Once the roasted garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins directly into a food processor. Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt. Pulse several times to combine, then process continuously for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add the reserved chickpea liquid or water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired creamy, spreadable consistency that’s perfect for dipping or spreading.
- Season to Taste: Taste the hummus and adjust seasonings as needed by adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil to enhance flavor according to preference.
- Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle generously with za’atar on top before serving. Enjoy as a healthy snack with pita bread, vegetables, or as a tasty spread.
Notes
- Using the canned chickpea liquid (aquafaba) helps achieve a smoother and lighter hummus without watering it down.
- If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, reduce roasting time or use fewer garlic cloves.
- Za’atar can be found in Middle Eastern or specialty spice stores, but you can substitute with a mix of thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac if unavailable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days for best freshness.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: roasted garlic hummus, healthy hummus recipe, za’atar hummus, Middle Eastern dip, vegetarian snack, gluten-free snack
