Recipe

Roasted Garlic Hommos

Name: Roasted Garlic Hommos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 400g cooked chickpeas; 120g tahini; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3–4 roasted garlic cloves; 2–4 tbsp water; Salt; Olive oil

A softer, sweeter garlic profile.

Ingredients

400g cooked chickpeas
120g tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
3–4 roasted garlic cloves
2–4 tbsp water
Salt
Olive oil

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Method

Step 1

Roast the garlic until soft and lightly caramelised.

Step 2

Blend chickpeas until smooth.

Step 3

Add tahini, lemon and roasted garlic.

Step 4

Adjust with water and salt until balanced.

Step 5

Serve with olive oil.

What makes it work?

The goal is balance: creamy chickpeas, rich sesame, bright acidity and controlled garlic. Taste as you go rather than relying on a fixed ratio.

Serving tip

Serve fresh, spread into a shallow bowl, then finish with a little olive oil and your preferred garnish.