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    Home Β» Snack Recipes

    Roasted Garlic Parmesan Hummus [with Vegan Option]

    Published: Jul 11, 2016 by Sherri Hall Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    pin showing hummus in a bowl garnished with garlic, olive oil and black pepper and crackers in it

    This creamy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Hummus features fresh rosemary, lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper for a delicious, earthy flavor. It can also easily be made vegan with just one swap.

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    roasted garlic parmesan hummus in bowl with roasted garlic garnish and crackers in it

    Hello, is it hummus you’re looking for?

    Now, hold on there a minute! Before you start judging my level of sanity, in my defense, I’m blaming Adele.

    Yup, it’s all Adele’s fault. Ever since she came back on the scene with that mega hit of a song, I just can’t seem to get that ‘ole ‘80s tune out of my head!

    close-up overhead of hummus in bowl garnished with garlic, olive oil and black pepper

    Actually, you should consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Why? Because you don’t have to hear me singing it all day about EVERYTHING.

    You know, like “Hello, is it Bentley you’re looking for?” FYI, Bentley is our cat. I think those lyrics are really starting to grow on him almost as much as when our five-year-old decorates him with stuffed animals.

    Exhibit A

    Bentley the cat laying on couch with stuffed animals


    Exhibit B

    Bentley the cat on the couch with paw on one stuffed animal


    Anyway, is it hummus you’re looking for? Of course it is. Why else would you be subjecting yourself to silly song lyrics and photographs of a stylish tabby cat? Because YOU love hummus. That’s why!

    And, so now it’s time to introduce the star of the show…Lionel Richie! JUST KIDDING! 😉 Sorry, but I just couldn’t help myself.

    OK, so the real star, of course, is this mouth-watering Roasted Garlic Parmesan Hummus!

    How to make it - Step by Step

    For the Roasted Garlic

    Get started by preheating your oven to 400° F. then, cut approximately Β½ inch of the top of a bulb of garlic to expose the cloves inside. Peel away any loose papery layers. 

    garlic bulb on cutting board with bottom cut off

    Place the garlic bulb on a piece of foil and drizzle olive oil onto the exposed cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pull up sides of foil and seal up the garlic bulb package.

    garlic bulb with olive oil, salt and pepper in piece of foil waiting to be wrapped


    Roast garlic for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow garlic to cool for about 10 minutes before handling.

    garlic bulb on wooden board after roasting

    For the hummus

    Once the garlic has cooled, add chickpeas, Parmesan cheese (or vegan Parmesan), lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper to the bowl of a food processor.

    Carefully squeeze out each garlic clove into the food processor, reserving 3-5 cloves for garnish.

    hummus ingredients in food processor before blending


    Blend on high, slowly adding olive oil until dip reaches a creamy, smooth consistency.

    Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with reserved garlic cloves, as well as additional freshly ground pepper, if desired.

    Refrigerate for at least one hour to overnight.

    Now, dig in...I mean dip in, and enjoy! 🙂

    dipping cracker into bowl of hummus

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    overhead of hummus in bowl with crackers in it
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    5 from 7 votes

    Roasted Garlic Parmesan Hummus

    This tahini-free, creamy Roasted Garlic Parmesan Hummus features fresh rosemary, lemon zest and freshly ground black pepper for a delicious, earthy flavor. It can also easily be made vegan with just one swap.
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Keyword hummus, parmesan, roasted garlic, vegetarian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 35 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 156kcal
    Author Sherri Hall

    Ingredients

    • 1 bulb garlic, medium in size
    • salt & pepper to taste (for the garlic)
    • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (for the garlic)
    • 1 (15 oz.) can no salt added chickpeas / garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
    • 5 tablespoons grated vegetarian Parmesan cheese (for the vegan option, use ΒΌ cup grated or shredded vegan Parmesan)
    • ΒΌ teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • Β½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ΒΌ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (and additional for garnish, if desired)
    • 3-4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400° F.
    • Cut approximately Β½ inch of the top of a bulb of garlic to expose the cloves inside and peel away any loose papery layers. Place the garlic bulb on a piece of foil and drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil onto the exposed cloves. Season with salt and pepper to taste and then pull up sides of foil and seal up the garlic bulb package. Roast garlic for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and allow garlic to cool for about 10 minutes before handling.
    • Add chickpeas, Parmesan cheese (or vegan Parmesan), lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt and ΒΌ teaspoon pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Carefully squeeze out garlic cloves into the food processor, reserving 3-5 cloves for garnish.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy on high speed, slowly adding the 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil as you go and occasionally scraping the sides of the bowl of the food processor to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed and hummus is smooth (approximately 3 minutes).
    • Transfer to serving dish and garnish with reserved garlic cloves, chopped if desired. Garnish with additional freshly ground pepper, if desired.
    • Refrigerate for at least one hour to overnight.

    (Please refer to the post above for instructional photographs and other helpful information for this recipe)

    Suggested Equipment/Tools

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    Notes

    The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3g
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      October 18, 2018 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      I need to try this hummus with parmesan cheese instead of tahini. Sounds so good and I have everything I need to make it now. And cute pictures of Bentley btw... But I'm a sucker for all cat pictures.. πŸ˜†

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        October 19, 2018 at 2:44 pm

        Thank you Stephanie! Bentley was such a good cat! πŸ™‚ I hope you enjoy the hummus!

        Reply
    2. death2self

      August 16, 2018 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      Great picture of Bentley, and I could picture Lionel Ritchie singing, "Hello, is it Bentley you're looking for"?
      Who needs tahini? It's too expensive for my budget. If only they made it in those tiny single servings like they've done with almond and peanut butter. Pinching off that skin from the chick peas makes for an even smoother hummus especially when making it without the tahini. The addition of parmesan seems really delicious. I will try that next time I make my roasted garlic hummus. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Sherri Hall

        August 16, 2018 at 6:15 pm

        LOL! Love it! Thank you so much! Bentley was a cutie! πŸ™‚ I hope you enjoy the hummus with the Parmesan! Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

        Reply
    3. Kate @ Babaganosh.org

      July 18, 2016 at 9:30 pm

      Hahaha now I will have that Lionel Richie song stuck in my head!! I actually get that song stuck in my head way more often than one would think is reasonable. So thanks.

      This hummus sounds delicious - I love love love roasted garlic and sometimes roast too much of it and forget to use it all before things start growing on it (gross, I know). This is another great way to use it!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        August 01, 2016 at 9:58 am

        Thanks Kate! I can definitely relate. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Subhasmita

      July 15, 2016 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      I love garlic in almost every form. And hummus is my favourite too. You have an awesome blog Sherri. Going to be a regular visitor now on.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 17, 2016 at 6:09 pm

        Thank you so much, Subhasmita!

        Reply
    5. allie

      July 13, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      So your Bentley is adorable, and now you have me humming too. Bentley's is also the name of an uppity little restaurant in Woodstock VT. A year or two ago were visiting with the kids and trying to find the cheapest option for lunch in town with a carload of kids, which ended up being a homemade pizza parlor. We drive past Bentley's on our way there and my 8 year old at the time (the one who has wine taste on a beer budget) says, " We really ought to be eating at Bentley's. It looks much nicer than the pizza place." Out of the mouth of babes. I think Bentley's would definitely be serving up this roasted garlic parmesan hummus of yours for sure! Delish!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 17, 2016 at 6:11 pm

        Thanks Allie! I'd love to check out Bentley's someday! Oh, and our 8-year old would say the same thing! Too funny! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C

      July 11, 2016 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      I burst out laughing at the Lionel Richie line! I've never tried roasting the garlic for my hummus, but that can never be a bad decision. This sounds so delicious!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 11, 2016 at 10:57 am

        Hahaha! πŸ™‚ Thanks Andrea!

        Reply
    7. Amanda

      July 11, 2016 at 10:05 am

      This sounds incredible. I never thought to add Parmesan to a roasted garlic hummus.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 11, 2016 at 10:55 am

        Thanks Amanda! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      July 11, 2016 at 9:59 am

      5 stars
      that is what I love about hummus, there is so many different ways you can make it. We put loads of garlic in ours, so this sounds good to me.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 11, 2016 at 10:55 am

        Thanks Dannii! I love how versatile hummus is too! And, I love garlic! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Ludmilla

      July 11, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Bentley is so cute!!! In summer hummus is one of my favorites snack. It's light and delicious!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 11, 2016 at 10:54 am

        Thanks Ludmilla! I will tell him you said that! πŸ™‚ And, yes, hummus is awesome!

        Reply
    10. Mark, Compass & Fork

      July 11, 2016 at 9:50 am

      5 stars
      Well I like Adele too. Your hummus looks fabulous. A great idea to roast the garlic. I can imagine how good it tastes in the hummus. Roasting garlic is such a great way to eat it too. I'll be making this dish.

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 11, 2016 at 10:53 am

        Thanks Mark! Roasted garlic is soooo good! Enjoy! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Robyn @ Simply Fresh Dinners

      July 11, 2016 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Oh, this hummus is talking my language....or singing it, lol. I roast garlic all the time and just snack on it. You can never have too much garlic and I love it in hummus but never thought to add parmesan - brilliant!
      Your pics are gorgeous, Sherri!

      Reply
      • Watch Learn Eat

        July 11, 2016 at 9:35 am

        Thank you so much, Robyn! πŸ™‚ Whenever I can find a way to add cheese to anything, I will! πŸ˜‰

        Reply

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