ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

 

ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 25 oz Chickpeas, drained
  • 2 oz Tahini
  • 3-4 each Roasted garlic cloves

    (roasted in garlic, oil reserved

  • 1 each Lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 each Thyme, fresh
  • 2 T Olive oil, (reserved from garlic roasting)
  • tt Kosher salt
  • tt black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place garlic cloves and thyme in aluminum foil, submerge with olive oil and roast for 10-15 minutes until caramelized in color and tender. Discard thyme. Set aside to cool.
  2. Toss garbanzo beans in garlic oil, salt, and pepper, and smoked paprika and roast on sheet pan for 20 minutes.
  3. Place warm beans, lemon juice, tahini, roasted garlic in food processor and blend with reserved liquid from beans and garlic oil (as necessary) for 5 minutes until creamy and smooth, less for chunky consistency.
  4. Adjust seasonings.
  5. Let cool and store in airtight container up to two weeks.

Notes

Serving Size: 4 oz.
Nutrition: Hummus is rich in healthy fats, fiber, potassium, small amounts of iron and heart healthy benefits from the garlic. Enjoy!