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    Easy Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus - So Creamy!

    Updated: Jun 10, 2020 by Vera Morgan · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    homemade hummus in a bowl along side pita and vegetables

    Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe! Super creamy, easily oil free, healthy and protein rich. Made with simple ingredients, chickpeas, roasted garlic, aquafaba, tahini, lemon juice, zest, sesame oil and spices.

    homemade hummus in a bowl along side pita and vegetables

    Hummus is a classic vegan dip and there is always some on the go in my fridge! It’s creamy, garlicy and delicious. My youngest granddaughter loves the stuff!!❤️

    No need to buy Sabra brand folks, my homemade roasted garlic hummus is better! I could eat it everyday with warm naan or pita! OMG so good!

    homemade hummus in a bowl on a wooden countertop

    I would say my Roasted Garlic Hummus is pretty authentic (with a twist or two ?). I use canned chickpeas they're a great time saver and aquafaba (chickpea brine) instead of oil. I also love adding lemon zest for a little extra zing.

    homemade hummus in a bowl along side pita and vegetables

    I have a few different hummus recipes that I will share in the future but I thought I’d start with my everyday traditional basic hummus.

    I don’t use fresh garlic for my hummus. I prefer roasted. Roasting the garlic mellows it where as fresh is very strong and sharp. Feel free to garnish with fresh if you’d like a bit of both!

    homemade hummus in a bowl along side pita and vegetables

    How to Roast Garlic for Hummus:

    PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 400°
    Slice 1/2 inch of the top of a whole head of garlic. Keeping it intact. Place garlic cut side up on a piece of tin foil. Drizzle with olive oil ( if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper over the top. Wrap up the garlic and roast for 45 minutes.

    When done remove the garlic cloves by gently squeezing out the garlic: Hold bottom and squeeze cloves out of the cut side. Use in your hummus recipe.

    four step photos how to roast garlic for homemade hummus

    How to make Roasted Garlic Hummus:

    Add chickpeas, roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice and zest, sesame oil (omit for oil free), spices and aquafaba (chickpea brine) to your food processor. Process until smooth.

    two step photos how to make homemade hummus

    Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of sumac and or paprika, chopped roasted and or fresh garlic and fresh parsley. Enjoy!

    Serve with pita and veggies, in sandwiches, wraps, Buddha bowls,…etc or try it with my Easy Vegan Naan bread

    pita bread being dipped in a bowl of homemade hummus

    You can use either a food processor (like I’ve done) or a Nutra bullet or your blender for this recipe.

    For full instructions and recipe ingredients see recipe card below.

    Ok let's make some Roasted Garlic Hummus! You'll love it, it's:

    delicious

    easy

    vegan

    family friendly

    creamy

    gluten free

    full of chickpeas

    so tasty with pita bread and veggies

    healthy

    oil free

    Enjoy guys! Happy day to you? feel free to leave a comment and a rating below. I would love to hear from you.

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    Other Vegan Dips for you to enjoy:

    Best Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing (or dip)
    Vegan Raita (Indian Yoghurt Sauce)

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    Easy Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus - So Creamy!


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    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Verna
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 2 cups 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe! Super creamy, easily oil free, healthy and protein rich. Made With simple ingredients, chickpeas, roasted garlic, aquafaba, tahini, lemon juice, zest, sesame oil and spices.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 head garlic ( see notes*)
    • 1 can (540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed and drained (reserve the liquid from can)
    • 3 tablespoons tahini
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • juice of 1 lemon, approximately 1/4 cup
    • 1/3 cup reserved liquid from canned chickpeas (aquafaba)
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt ( not powder)
    • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon (or more) of toasted sesame oil (omit for oil free)
    • Optional toppings to serve:
    • chopped fresh parsley
    • sprinkle of sumac and or paprika
    • drizzle of olive oil
    • chopped roasted and or fresh garlic

    Instructions

    To Roast the Garlic:

    1. PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 400°
      Slice 1/2 inch off the top of a whole head of garlic. Keeping it intact. Place garlic cut side up on a piece of tin foil. Drizzle with olive oil ( if using) and a pinch of salt and pepper over the top. Wrap up the garlic and roast for 45 minutes.
    2. When done remove the garlic cloves by gently squeezing out the garlic: Hold bottom and squeeze cloves out of the cut side. Use in your hummus recipe.

    To Make the Hummus:

    1. Add chickpeas, roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice and zest, sesame oil (if using), spices and aquafaba to your food processor, blender or Nutra Bullet. Process for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
    2. Add to a serving bowl or plate and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of sumac and or paprika, chopped roasted and or fresh garlic and fresh parsley. Enjoy!
    3. Serve with pita wedges or my Easy Vegan Naan Bread and veggies, in sandwiches, wraps, Buddha bowls,…etc

    Notes

    • using aquafaba gives the hummus a creamier consistency
    • roast one extra head of garlic to chop for garnish if desired
    • feel free to add more lemon juice and or salt and pepper to suit your tastes.
    • If you find it to thick add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
    • You can use either a food processor (like I’ve done) or a Nutra bullet or your blender for this recipe.
    • I am not oil free but I quite often make this recipe without oil for my oil free friends . But usually I will add sesame oil a drizzle of olive oil and garnish with the toppings mentioned above ?
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 45 minutes
    • Category: Sauces & dressings, snacks & sides, Gluten free,
    • Method: food processor
    • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

    Keywords: hummus, roasted garlic hummus, homemade hummus, aquafaba, best hummus, easy, healthy, creamy, tahini, lemon, garlic,

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    1. Nina

      June 24, 2022 at 8:58 am

      Can't wait to try this!

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      • Verna

        June 24, 2022 at 9:26 am

        Thank you enjoy!!

        Reply
    2. Ellie

      April 03, 2020 at 6:57 pm

      We love this recipe, it’s my go to. Fabulous

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Verna

        April 03, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        Oh thank you Ellie! glad you love it! Thank you so much for your comment!

        Reply
    3. Jim

      May 05, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Excellent hummus

      ★★★★★

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      • Verna

        May 05, 2019 at 8:03 pm

        thank you very much Jim!

        Reply
    4. Midge

      April 06, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      So good

      ★★★★★

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      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        April 06, 2019 at 8:27 pm

        Thanks Midge, glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Sarah | Well and Full

      April 05, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      This hummus looks absolutely delicious! I love all of the flavors you used in here 🙂

      Reply
      • The Cheeky Chickpea

        April 05, 2019 at 3:15 pm

        Thank you so much Sarah!

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