How to Make Roasted Garlic Hummus | Good Source of Alkaline Protein |Great for Meal Prep | Appetizer

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the cost of fresh garlic.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Open a can of chickpeas and drain the water.

Rinse the chickpeas and set them aside.

Grab a food processor and add the chickpeas to it.

Add the juice of one lemon to the food processor.

Squeeze in some tahini from a squeezable bottle.

Add ground cumin to the mixture.

Pour in some extra virgin olive oil, using a good tasting one.

Add roasted garlic that has been prepared in an air fryer.

Squeeze the roasted garlic into the food processor.

Add salt to the mixture.

Put the lid on the food processor and blend on medium speed for one minute.

Check the texture of the hummus and wipe down the sides of the processor.

If the hummus is too firm, add a little more olive oil or optional water to thin it out.

Blend for another minute until the hummus is creamy and smooth.

Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and create a channel in the middle.

Pour some olive oil into the channel you created.

Sprinkle a little smoked paprika on top.

Optionally, add parsley flakes, pine nuts, or pumpkin seeds for garnish.

Serve with fresh vegetables like celery, carrots, or pita chips.

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