Authentic Kicked-Up Syrian Hummus

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This hummus recipe was handed down to me by my Syrian grandmother. I took it and tweaked it just a touch by adding roasted garlic, making it my most-requested recipe. I finally made it for my grandma a few months ago, and she said it was incredible — that was my Oscar moment! Even people who don't like hummus love this recipe. And I'm modest too!

Submitted by Mary

Updated on April 12, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

5 unpeeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
½ cup tahini
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Place unpeeled garlic cloves in the middle of a large square of aluminum foil. Drizzle cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil; wrap in foil.
Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 5 to 10 minutes.
Squeeze roasted garlic out of the peels into a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Process until very creamy.

Tips

Use about 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh parsley or mint for a fresh herby taste, or try adding 1 teaspoon of curry or paprika. Get crazy — hummus is amazingly versatile!

For a Tuscan-style hummus, substitute great northern beans for the garbanzos and add fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

84	Calories
6g	Fat
6g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 84
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 174mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g	5%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 66mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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