Roasted Garlic Homemade Hummus

Ingredients

• 15 oz can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 unit Whole head of garlic
• 0.33 cup Tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Sea salt
• 2 tbsp Ice water
• 1 pinch Paprika(optional)
• 1 tsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 35-40 minutes until soft.

2. 2

   Once the garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out of their skins into a food processor.

3. 3

   Add the tahini and lemon juice to the food processor and process for 1 minute until creamy and whipped.

4. 4

   Add the chickpeas, olive oil, cumin, and salt to the mixture.

5. 5

   Process for 2-3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is thick and smooth.

6. 6

   While the processor is running, drizzle in the ice water; this is the secret to achieving a light, fluffy texture.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if necessary.

8. 8

   Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and garnish with paprika and parsley before serving.