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Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus is my absolute favorite recipe because it is easy and tastes great!  If you are in a hurry, you can use raw garlic but roasting has a unique flavor.

When I tried hummus for the first time, I was hooked. I liked the different texture, the kick of all the flavors.. there wasn’t anything I didn’t like about it. Except for some of the processed add-ins like safflower oil. I knew there had to be a way I could keep enjoying this protein-packed spread but make it healthier.

It is great as a snack with veggies or spread on a whole-grain pita with veggies for a healthy wrap.  I even add it to my turkey sandwiches.

Enjoy!

Roast Garlic:

1 large head of garlic

2 Tbls Butter or coconut oil

Remove outer peel from garlic and cut tops off of the garlic. Place garlic in a baking dish, dab with butter, or pour coconut oil over. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients

2 cups of cooked chickpeas or 1-14 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

2-3 Tbls of Tahini (sesame paste)

Juice of 1 lemon

2-4 Tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Himalayan Pink natural sea salt to taste

¾ tsp ground cumin

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp coriander

¼ c. warm water (more or less depending on consistency)

Let garlic cool and squeeze the soft garlic out into the food processor, add chickpeas and all other ingredients and blend until smooth.

Mix in blender or Vitamix and add 1-2 extra Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

Eat within 2 days or freeze. Serve with whole-grain, gluten-free crackers or raw veggies.

If you are in a time crunch or want the benefits of raw garlic, you can make it with raw garlic. Finely chop 2-3 cloves of raw garlic.

 

We would love to hear how your homemade hummus turned out! Did you love it? What changes would you make for yourself and your family?

 

If you love garlic as much as I do and want to try another healthy recipe to support your immune system, check out this recipe for Garlic Miso Soup!