Are you tired of the same old hummus dip? Look no further! This roasted garlic and kale hummus is packed with flavor, nutrients, and will leave your taste buds wanting more.
It’s a perfect appetizer for any occasion – whether you’re hosting a party or just need something to snack on while binge-watching your favorite show. You can serve it with veggies like carrots, cucumbers, celery or crackers for dipping.
But what makes this recipe so special? It’s all in the ingredients!
Firstly, we have roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic gives it a slightly sweet and nutty flavor that complements the creamy texture of the chickpeas perfectly. To roast garlic, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut off the top of a full head of garlic to expose some of the cloves inside. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap tightly in foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes until soft and golden brown.
Next up is kale – one of our favorite superfoods! Kale is low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins A, C & K as well as antioxidants which help protect against inflammation and oxidative stress. Plus it has an earthy taste that pairs perfectly with roasted garlic.
In addition to these two superstar ingredients, this recipe also calls for tahini paste (a paste made from sesame seeds), lemon juice (for tanginess), extra virgin olive oil (for creaminess) and cumin powder (to add depth).
Now let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas
1/2 cup chopped kale leaves
1 whole head roasted garlic
3 tbsp tahini paste
Juice from 1 lemon
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp cumin powder
Salt to taste
Instructions:
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water.
2. Peel off outer skins from chickpeas for a smoother texture (optional).
3. Add chickpeas, kale, roasted garlic cloves, tahini paste, lemon juice and cumin powder in a food processor.
4. Pulse the ingredients together until finely chopped.
5. Gradually add extra virgin olive oil while processing to achieve desired consistency.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
7. Serve with your favorite veggies or crackers for dipping!
Tips:
1. You can make this hummus ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
2. If you’re not a fan of kale, you can substitute it with spinach or basil leaves.
3. To save time on roasting garlic, you can use pre-roasted garlic from the supermarket.
In conclusion, this roasted garlic and kale hummus dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser wherever you go! It’s healthy, easy to make and packed full of flavor that will leave your taste buds wanting more. So why not give it a try? Your body (and taste buds) will thank you!
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