Garlicky Hummus Recipe

Name: Garlicky Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 heads garlic; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon paprika; 1 pinch allspice; ⅓ cup fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 heads garlic
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch allspice
⅓ cup fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Wrap garlic heads in aluminum foil.
3
Cook in oven until very soft, about 30 minutes.
4
Remove from oven, and allow to cool in the foil.
5
When cool, cut each head in half horizontally, and squeeze cloves into the bowl of a food processor.
6
Add remaining ingredients, and puree until smooth.
7
Add up to 2 tablespoons water if mixture is too thick.
8
Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 3 days, until ready to serve.
9
Great served with pita chip or crackers.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 heads garlic, 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Garlicky Hummus

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