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    Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

    January 31, 2022 by Sara Tercero 12 Comments

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    Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus with Za'atar Spice

    The Best Garlic Hummus Recipe

    This Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus with Za'atar is the best hummus recipe you will ever taste. Extra virgin olive oil and runny tahini make it extra creamy. The entire bulb of roasted garlic gives it a sweet and mellow garlic undertone and the za'atar spice really makes the Middle Eastern vibe pop!

    What is Hummus?

    Hummus is a creamy Middle Eastern and Mediterranean vegan dip made from blending chickpeas with sesame tahini, olive oil and lemon. Different regions add various spices and amounts to their hummus. Hummus has a cult following in the health food and vegetarian foods sector because it is delicious, nutritious and versatile. It works wonderfully as a sandwich spread and is great on a crudite, mezze platter or just with chips or crackers. This Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe has a strong Middle Eastern vibe from the za'atar spice topping.

    What is Za'atar?

    Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend which usually combines dried oregano, thyme and marjoram with sumac and sesame seeds. The dried herbs are pungent and flavorful. Sumac has a distinct lemony flavor. In this Hummus recipe, the za'atar spice compliments the roasted garlic flavor and creamy texture.

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    Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus with Za'atar Spice

    Ingredients for Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

    This Hummus recipe is incredibly easy to make because it only has 7 ingredients! If your local store does not have za'atar or tahini, order from my Amazon store. I am including links below to my favorites. These are affiliate links, I will earn a small commission from your purchase, thanks for supporting my work.

    • garlic
    • extra virgin olive oil
    • chickpeas
    • pourable sesame tahini
    • lemon
    • salt
    • za'atar

    How to make hummus

    You only need a high speed blender or food processor to make hummus. It is very simple to make, just add the ingredients to your appliance and blend until smooth!

    • First, roast the garlic. To do this, split an entire bulb of garlic in half with the peel on. Place in the middle of a 8x8 square of aluminum foil and drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Fold the sides up to enclose the garlic and oil in a package so that It all stays inside. Place the package in a pan to ensure the oil will not drip inside your oven and cause a fire. Bake at 400 for 30-40 minutes until the garlic is soft and golden. remove from oven and let cool.
    • Next, once garlic is cool, open the cans and drain the chickpeas. Place them in the blender.
    • Add the roasted garlic. Remove the skin by simply squeezing the bulbs. All of the cloves should exit the skins easily that way.
    • Add the lemon, tahini, olive oil and salt
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Top with extra drizzle of olive oil and za'atar spice

    Tips for making the best hummus

    Having the best tools will make making your own homemade hummus easy. I like using a high speed blender rather than a food processor. The blender is much easier to clean. I am linking my favorite blender below along with a couple of my favorite tools to make your work easier in the kitchen. These are affiliate links, I make commission when you purchase.

    Other Healthy Mediterranean Recipes

    • Easy Beet Hummus
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    Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

    This Creamy Roasted Garlic hummus is full of flavor! It has an entire bulb of roasted garlic, copious tahini and extra virgin olive oil and a bright pop of Middle Eastern flavor from pungent Za'atar spice! Bonus is it's really easy to make.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, dip, mezze, tapas
    Cuisine American, california, fusion, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
    Servings 6
    Calories 427 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bulb garlic split in half, roasted and skinned
    • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 30 oz chickpeas (2 cans) drained
    • ⅓ cup pourable sesame tahini
    • 2 lemons juiced
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp za'atar

    Instructions
     

    • First, roast the garlic. To do this, split an entire bulb of garlic in half with the peel on. Place in the middle of a 8x8 square of aluminum foil and drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Fold the sides up to enclose the garlic and oil in a package so that It all stays inside. Place the package in a pan to ensure the oil will not drip inside your oven and cause a fire. Bake at 400 for 30-40 minutes until the garlic is soft and golden. remove from oven and let cool.
    • Next, once garlic is cool, open the cans and drain the chickpeas. Place them in the blender.
    • Remove the roasted garlic's skin by simply squeezing the bulbs. All of the cloves should exit the skins easily that way. Then add the roasted garlic to the blender.
    • Add the lemon, tahini, 3 tbsp olive oil and salt
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Top with 1 tbsp extra drizzle of olive oil and za'atar spice

    Nutrition

    Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 13gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword chick peas, chilled, comfortfood, creamy, dairy-free, Easy, garlic, Kid Approved, plant-based, tahini
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    Comments

    1. Ana Mumaw

      January 16, 2024 at 7:31 pm

      This hummus looks delish & easy! Help - I don’t see the links for your favorite blender and kitchen tools as mentioned in the recipe. Thanks!

    2. Kate

      January 16, 2024 at 7:49 pm

      Can i use dried chickpea?

    3. Sara Tercero

      January 16, 2024 at 9:31 pm

      Absolutely but you must cook them first!

    4. Sara Tercero

      January 16, 2024 at 9:32 pm

      Ooh! Amazon changed some linking during the transition to the new year. If you look on my essential links page there is a link to my Amazon page and you will find my favorite stuff!

    5. Mayadah

      January 17, 2024 at 3:59 am

      5 stars
      If you are in a hurry, just peal 2 gloves of garlic, add to the blender and blend. Adding a cube of ice to the blender and using refrigerated hummus can will give you a tastier and lighter coloured hummus paste. Enjoy

    6. Mayadah

      January 17, 2024 at 4:02 am

      5 stars
      ‘Wash the drained canned hummus twice to remove part of the preservatives

    7. Sara Tercero

      January 17, 2024 at 10:48 am

      Thanks for the tip!

    8. Sara Tercero

      January 17, 2024 at 10:49 am

      I have heard of this ice cube trick but never tried it!

    9. Leah Reilly

      January 17, 2024 at 7:15 pm

      Looks amazing! Can I omit the tahini? My daughter is allergic to sesame. Do I need to replace with anything?

    10. Robin Heth

      January 17, 2024 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      You are amazing!!!
      I LOVE Your recipes💜 Thank You 🙏☀️

    11. Sara Tercero

      January 19, 2024 at 9:40 am

      Hi Leah! Well, I have never made hummus without tahini, so I cannot attest to the flavor. Can you replace with cashew or sunflower butter? Those are both mildly flavored and have a similar texture to tahini. You have really piqued my curiosity! I may have to try this myself! Let me know how it goes. I think if you leave out the tahini and do not replace it with something, it will probably taste good but have a way less creamy texture, perhaps it will be a bit gritty even. Will you keep me posted if you try?

    12. Sara Tercero

      January 19, 2024 at 9:40 am

      Thank you Robin, you made my day!

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