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Roasted Garlic Hummus

 

I have been on a pretty big roasted garlic kick the past month and have to admit it has been really nice to become reacquainted with an old favorite.  There is something about slow roasting a head of garlic until it is sticky and rich in flavor.  I love the pungent smell that over takes the kitchen and eventually rest of the house.  It is musky and sultry.  As well as warm and comforting.

Roasting garlic actually mellows the bitter bite that fresh garlic tends to add to a recipe, such as hummus.  In this hummus recipe the garlic is very subtle and caramelized;  perfect with lemon, tahini and chickpeas.  I like to serve lavash with it, as a light lunch or simple snack.

Recipe:  Roasted Garlic
  • 1 head of garlic
  • olive oil
  • maldon salt
Preheat oven to 400.  Cut the top of the head of garlic off, about 1/4″ only.  Put the garlic onto a piece of parchment paper, that is big enough, to bring the corners together and twist shut.  Before closing, generously pour olive oil over the top of the garlic, add a sprinkle of salt;  twist the parchment paper shut.  Put the bundle onto a cookie sheet, and slide it into the oven.  Roast until fragrant, and golden in color, about 25 – 35 minutes, depending on how hot your oven gets.  Remove from the oven and let cool.  Use in your favorite recipe or enjoy by spreading over a piece of baguette or cracker.  Serve.  Eat.
Recipe:  Roasted Garlic Hummus
  • 2 cups chick peas
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 head of roasted garlic, cooled
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup good quality olive oil
  • salt to taste
After the garlic cools, over a bowl, remove the cloves from the garlic skin.  Put the garlic cloves into the bowl and set aside.  In a food processor add the chick peas, tahini, water and lemon juice.  Pulse until mashed.  Add the garlic and process until mixed;  about 1 minute.  With the food processor running, pour the olive oil in

 

Denise Woodward - 15/05/2012 - 2:33 pm

Hi, we imagine it would. You may have to add a little more water. Give it a whirl and let us know!

Severin - 13/05/2012 - 10:36 am

Would this work with a blender instead of a food processor?

Ashley - 07/02/2012 - 8:36 am

love garlic, love hummus–sounds like a perfect combo, can’t wait to try it out!

jas @ the gluten free scallywag - 31/10/2011 - 1:47 am

wow – I have tahini, chickpeas and everything here to make hummous, but now I’m gonna hve to go to the shops to get a head of garlic and make it roasted garlic hummus! YUM!

onionchoco - 24/10/2011 - 6:43 am

Simple, aromatic and delicious.
It’s just perfect :)

Joanne - 18/10/2011 - 11:22 pm

how much does the recipe yield? I love hummus, but 1/2 cup of olive oil sounds a bit daunting…

a spoonful of yumm - 14/10/2011 - 9:16 am

i love garlic & this is such a great recipe

Denise Woodward - 12/10/2011 - 12:56 pm

Jeff – the nice thing about roasting the garlic, it mellows it out without killing the flavor. Be careful, there may be a vampire lurking over your shoulder right as you take a bite!

Denise Woodward - 12/10/2011 - 12:55 pm

Hi Cristina,

Thanks for the comment. I just checked the recipe box and was not having any problems. What browser are you using? If you can email me directly, I can try to help you out. Thanks! denise@chezus.com

Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes - 11/10/2011 - 9:45 pm

I’m a sucker for good hummus… roasted garlic sounds wonderful in hummus… yum!

Cristina - 11/10/2011 - 10:41 am

Just came across your blog and I think it is wonderful. This hummus is already on my to-do list.
I would really like to spend more time on your website checking other recipes… so I have to ask… Am I the only one having difficulties acessing your recipe box? (i.e. once open, categories vanish before I even get a chance to read them) Opening a category is a challenge. Am I doing something wrong?
Just wondering why such a nice blog can not have a better way to access older recipes?!

Jeff - 11/10/2011 - 12:27 am

Now that’s a hummus with some powerful flavour! I believe I could kill a vampire 10 blocks away if I ate some of this! Great recipe!

Denise Woodward - 09/10/2011 - 7:14 pm

Thanks Rosa. It was fabulous, in fact, I should whip up another batch for lunch this week.

Denise Woodward - 09/10/2011 - 7:14 pm

Thanks Carrie. What are some of your favorite dishes to use roasted garlic in?

Denise Woodward - 09/10/2011 - 7:13 pm

Christy, we are right there with you. Big garlic lovers. In fact I have a feeling it goes into almost everything savory that we make.

Denise Woodward - 09/10/2011 - 7:12 pm

Thanks Josh. Completely agree; roasted garlic shines through on many dishes, hummus being one of them. More roasted garlic recipes to come.

Denise Woodward - 09/10/2011 - 7:12 pm

Could not agree more. We are HUGE hummus eaters. :)

Maris - 09/10/2011 - 7:03 pm

Great classic recipe. Love hummus!

Josh - 09/10/2011 - 9:06 am

Wonderful picture! I also love roasted garlic and it really shines through in hummus. All best — Josh

Christy - 09/10/2011 - 7:02 am

I love roasted garlic (well any garlic) and this sounds like a great way to use it. Thanks.

Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama - 09/10/2011 - 3:31 am

Looks AMAZING! I love roasted garlic and use it a all the time. I roast a bunch all at once and mash it all up and keep it the fridge so I can cook with it all week.

I probably have the worst breath ever…. There is allot of Garlic going on in my dishes!

Rosa - 09/10/2011 - 2:14 am

That sounds and looks fabulous! The roasted garlic add a great dimension to hummus.

Cheers,

Rosa

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