Roasted Garlic Green Hummus

A new take on a Mediterranean staple. This recipe enriches the flavor of your favorite hummus recipe by adding roasted garlic and smoked chipotle, and adds nutrition benefits with mild-tasting fresh spirulina.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• ½ lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup tahini
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
• 1 tablespoon spirulina powder
• 1 clove roasted garlic, or more to taste
• 1 pinch smoked chipotle chile powder (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, spirulina, garlic, salt, and chipotle chile powder together in a blender or food processor until smooth. If hummus appears thick, gradually blend in reserved chickpea liquid until desired consistency is reached.