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homemade garlic hummus with kalamata olives garnishment

Spicy Garlic Hummus Recipe

Published By Stephanie
This Spicy Garlic Hummus recipe is one of the easiest and healthiest snacks you can make. This popular middle Eastern dip is delicious served with pita chips or for a healthier low carb option you can serve it with a fresh veggie tray for a super tasty and nutritious snack.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 472 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head garlic
  • 3 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil divided
  • 115 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 3 T lemon juice fresh
  • c tahini
  • 3 T water
  • 1 t ground cumin
  • ½ t cayenne pepper
  • sea salt to taste

For serving, optional

  • tomatoes
  • Kalamata Olives
  • Extra virgin olive oil high quality
  • smoked paprika for garnish

Instructions
 

Roast Garlic

  • Cut the top off garlic head and drizzle the top of each raw garlic clove with a small amount of olive oil. Double wrap in aluminum foil and place in pre-heated 400 degree oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for a couple of minutes or until it is easy to handle.

Combine ingredients

  • Add remaining olive oil, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, water, ground cumin and cayenne pepper to a blender or bowl of a food processor.
  • Once cool, remove each garlic clove from the outer skin and add to the container. 
  • Season with sea salt, to taste, and blend, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve the smooth texture desired. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve immediately with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or kalamata olives. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 22gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1138mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 19gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 166mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Healthy
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