Ingredients
- Canned or pre-cooked dried chickpeas
- Roasted garlic cloves
- Tahini (sesame seed paste)
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the garlic for 45-60 minutes.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas, and prepare remaining ingredients.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin until smooth.
- Transfer hummus to serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with dippers.
Notes
- Use high-quality tahini for better flavor.
- Roasting garlic is essential for sweetness.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding water if necessary.
- Taste and adjust lemon juice and seasoning after blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg