Roasted & Toasted Garlic Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas
- pinch of baking soda
- carrots (optional)
- onion (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced & toasted in canola oil
- 1 head of roasted garlic (*see instructions below)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil + ½ tsp to roast garlic
- salt & pepper to taste
Special Equipment
- blender
How-to
- For Toasted Garlic: Toast garlic in canola oil on the stove until browned
- For Roasted Garlic: Preheat oven to 375º. Slice ½" off the top of a whole head of garlic. Put garlic in a small oven-proof pan. Drizzle with ½ tsp of olive oil. Cover with foil and roast 45-60 minutes. Allow to cool before handling
Prepare Chickpeas & Make Hummus
- Soak chickpeas overnight in water with a pinch of baking soda (makes chickpeas softer)
- Drain and rinse thoroughly
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook chickpeas with carrots and onions until tender, about 2 hours
- Put chickpeas in a blender. Add toasted garlic and squeeze in roasted garlic cloves
- Add lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt & pepper and puree to a smooth consistency. Add a little more olive oil as necessary to assist blending
Serving Suggestions
- Garnish with roasted tomatoes, cilantro leaves and a drizzle of olive oil
- Serve with pita chips