Roasted Garlic Hummus

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Ingredients

16.9 oz (480 g) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed (reserve brine)
1 garlic head
2.8 oz (80 g) tahini
4 tbsp lemon juice

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

212

Fats

12 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

19 g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Slice top off garlic head to expose cloves. Place on small square of foil. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper, then wrap in foil. Roast on baking sheet until soft, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • In food processor, blend chickpeas and 4 cloves of roasted garlic. Add additional cloves, if desired.
  • Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and tahini. Blend, gradually adding reserved chickpea brine, until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve as a dip or as a side with Marinated Tofu Skewers (see original recipe).