Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side

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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min Serves: 4

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 October 25, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, tahini and canned chickpeas are the packaged items, so choose ones labeled gluten-free; tahini is sometimes made on lines shared with wheat products. Wash the food processor if it last pulsed crumbs.

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 gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination from gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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1 head garlic
15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed Shop
0.25 cup tahini Shop
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 Shop
pinch paprika, for garnish (optional) Shop

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.

Nutrition (per serving)

224

Calories

12g

Protein

38g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

308mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Roast the garlic until the cloves are deep golden and squeeze out easily. Underroasted garlic tastes sharp in the hummus.
For extra-smooth hummus, pinch the skins off the chickpeas after rinsing. It takes a few minutes and noticeably changes the texture.
Add the ice water with the processor running, as step 3 says. It lightens the hummus and makes it fluffy. Choose a tahini labeled gluten-free.

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What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side?

Check garlic, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, tahini before they go into Gluten-Free Roasted Garlic Hummus Side. Tahini and canned chickpeas are the packaged items, so choose ones labeled gluten-free; tahini is sometimes made on lines shared with wheat products. Wash the food processor if it last pulsed crumbs.

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