Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant side dish features the rich, mellow sweetness of roasted garlic blended into creamy hummus, offering a delightful depth of flavor. Its smooth texture and savory aroma make it a perfect accompaniment to any meal, adding a touch of elegance and satisfying taste.
At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including garlic, canned chickpeas, tahini — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole ingredients like chickpeas and tahini. Ensure all purchased ingredients, such as canned chickpeas, are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination from gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2-4 tbsp ice water
- 0.5 tsp salt, or to taste
- 0.25 tsp ground cumin
- pinch paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice off the top quarter of the garlic head to expose the cloves. Place the garlic head on a small piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and wrap it tightly. Roast for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and fragrant when squeezed.
- 2
Once the roasted garlic has cooled slightly, squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins into the bowl of a food processor. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and ground cumin to the food processor.
- 3
Process the ingredients until the mixture is mostly smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the food processor running, gradually add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired creamy and smooth consistency. This should take about 5-8 minutes of processing.
- 4
Taste the roasted garlic hummus and adjust the salt or lemon juice if necessary for your preference. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl, creating a swirl on top with the back of a spoon.
- 5
Drizzle generously with additional extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, if using, for a beautiful presentation. Serve this delicious roasted garlic hummus immediately with your favorite gluten-free dippers like vegetable sticks, gluten-free crackers, or pita bread.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Zest the lemon before juicing — it's nearly impossible to zest after the lemon is squeezed.
- Press or mince garlic rather than slicing for a more pungent flavor; slice for a milder taste.
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