Vegan Roasted Garlic Hummus

This Vegan Roasted Garlic Hummus is a gathering winner dip that complements a lot of things & is truly nutritious as well. This dip features tender chickpeas, fresh & roasted garlic, tahini, oil, & juice of lemon. All of which individually provide nutrition & the recipe is crafted with care for the vegans as it has no animal-based ingredients. If you want the quick work, keep the chickpeas boiled & garlic roasted earlier. This will have you the instant Vegan Roasted Garlic Hummus.

STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Diet: Vegan, free from dairy & gluten, high in fiber
• Course: Dip, side dish, appetizer, snack
• Cuisine: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern
• Time for prep: Fifteen(15) mins
• Cooking time: 40 minutes
• Working time(total): Fifty(50)mins
• Size/serving: ~three tablespoons
• Total yield: Around two cups(~8 servings)
• Difficulty: Too easy
• Cooking mode: Blending & roasting

TOOLS:

• Board & knife for cutting
• Baking sheet
• Citrus juicer
• Paper(parchment)/foil(aluminium)
• Spoon/spatula
• Food processor/blender
• Spoons & cups(to measure)

INGREDIENTS:

• 0.5 teaspoon of cumin
• Tahini, 3 tbsp.
• A bulb of garlic
• ~4 tablespoons of water
• Lemon juice, ~three tbsp.
• 1.5 cups of chickpeas
• To taste of salt
• ~3 tablespoons of oil, olives
• Chopped parsley, one tbsp.
• 1/4th teaspoon of Paprika/chilli flakes
• Oil of olives, extra virgin.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKPEAS:

• You need to boil & drain the chickpeas well before use. To save your time & effort, go for canned chickpeas, which are already boiled. Remove the water properly from the canned one.

CUMIN:

• Ground cumin will work best in this hummus recipe. You may also swap it with paprika(smoked)/coriander.

GARLIC:

• The use of roasted garlic will give the classic flavor to your hummus. Roasting will give you a sweet flavor. if you want the bold garlic flavor, use the raw garlic.

TAHINI:

• Tahini is the paste made from grinding sesame seeds. This will give the royal nutty taste to our hummus with a smooth texture. You may use the oil of avocado in place of tahini paste.

JUICE(LEMON):

• Using the fresh juice of a lemon will spark up the taste of hummus. You may swap it with a little amount of vinegar(apple cider).

DIRECTIONS:

1. Set the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and begin working
2. Pick the garlic(bulb) & slice off the top to expose the garlic.
3. Apply oil on the garlic bulb & pack it using the foil(aluminium).
4. Roast the garlic in the oven(it’s already hot) for ~thirty-five mins.
5. The garlic will become tender by the time it finishes roasting.
6. Wait for a few minutes till the garlic bulb is cool enough to hold.
7. Then press the bulb, and all the tender garlic will come out.
8. Include the oil of olives, roasted garlic, salt, chickpeas, cumin, tahini, & juice of lemon in a blender/food processor.
9. Blend till all items are well incorporated.
10. Gradually add cold water with a tablespoon at a time till you reach the preferred level of uniformity.
11. Now, pause for a minute & taste.
12. Include salt/extra garlic/lemon juice if you feel the need for any of them.
13. Now, transfer it into a bowl(serving).
14. Garnish the hummus with oil of olives, parsley, or paprika.
15. Your Vegan Roasted Garlic Hummus is ready to serve with veggies, sandwiches, pitas, or as a toast spread.

TIPS:

• Remove the skin from the boiled chickpeas to have the extra-smooth hummus. This step is time-consuming but optional.
• Use of cold water will require emulsifying the tahini & oil of olives to give your hummus the best velvety texture.
• Longer blending will give you the best results.
• Roast the garlic patiently to develop the best flavor.

STORAGE DETAILS:

EARLIER PREP:

• If you roast the garlic & boil the chickpeas earlier, your hummus will be ready within five minutes.

REFRIGERATION:

• Transfer the leftover hummus to a box(air-tight). Consume it within seven days while keeping it chilled inside the refrigerator.

FREEZING:

• Pack the hummus in the container(sealed & freezer-safe). Defrost, mix, & enjoy/serve it whenever you want within the sixty days.

FAQs:

What can I swap with tahini?

• You may go for the seed butter(sunflower) or water + olive oil if you couldn’t arrange the tahini.

Will powdered garlic work in place of fresh garlic?

• Yeah! powdered garlic will also work in place of the fresh one, but it can’t beat the taste & feel of fresh roasted garlic.

Is this possible to make this hummus oil-free?

• Sure! Replace the hummus with more tahini + cold water & your hummus will be free from the oil.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Size/serving: Two tablespoons
Calories: 90 kcal
Carbs(total): Seven grams
Net carbs: 5 g
Fiber: Two grams
Fats: 6 grams
Proteins: Two grams
Sodium: 120 mg