Culinary Journeys · Middle Eastern
Roasted Garlic Hummus with Olive Tapenade
A delightful dip to elevate any Middle-Eastern feast
This roasted garlic hummus is creamy, rich, and full of flavor, making it the perfect companion for your falafel burger. Topped with a briny olive tapenade, it's a savory delight that pairs beautifully with the earthy, herby notes of za'atar aioli. Make it as a dip or a topping, and you're in for a treat!
A recipe by Nadia · Dietary & Wellness · Cookbookverse Kitchen
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Hummus
- 2 heads of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 to 4 tbsp warm water
Olive Tapenade
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- 1
Roast the Garlic
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off each garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- 2
Prepare the Hummus
Once garlic is cool enough to handle, squeeze the roasted cloves out into a food processor. Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding warm water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- 3
Make the Olive Tapenade
In a small food processor, combine Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until mixed but still slightly chunky.
- 4
Assemble and Serve
Spread the hummus in a serving dish, create a small well in the center and spoon the olive tapenade over it. Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired. Serve with fresh pita, veggies, or as a topping for falafel burgers.
Origin story
Hummus is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, celebrated for its versatility and rich flavors. The addition of roasted garlic elevates this classic dip, while the tapenade brings a taste of the Mediterranean with its mix of olives and capers. Together, they create a dish that captures the essence of the region's culinary traditions.
