Authentic Vegan Mediterranean Hummus with Roasted Garlic
A creamy, deeply flavorful hummus made from scratch with roasted garlic and toasted cumin, capturing the true essence of Middle Eastern cuisine. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, blends canned chickpeas, roasted garlic cloves, tahini into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 6 roasted garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-3 tbsp cold water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and rinse 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, reserving 1/4 cup of their liquid. Place chickpeas in a food processor and add 6 roasted garlic cloves, 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt. Blend for 1 minute until mostly smooth.
