Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 large head garlic
  • 3 Tbs. Calizo Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon, divided
  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 C. tahini
  • 3 Tbs. water
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. Calizo Hot Sauce
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • To Serve:
  • Fresh vegetables: Tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and/or celery, Kalamata olives, Smoked paprika, for garnish

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut the top off garlic head and drizzle with a small amount of Calizo Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon. Wrap in aluminum foil and place in pre-heated oven for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes.

Step 2

Add remaining olive oil, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, water, ground cumin and Calizo Hot Sauce to a blender or food processor. Once cool, remove roasted garlic cloves from outer skin and add to the container.

Step 3

Season with sea salt, to taste, and blend until smooth. Add more water, if necessary, to achieve desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.

Step 4

Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with Calizo Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Serve immediately with fresh vegetables and Kalamata olives.

Enjoy!