Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 cloves garlic, whole
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, plus extra for garnish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place whole garlic cloves on a small piece of foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, wrap tightly and roast in the oven for 20 minutes until soft and golden.
3. Remove garlic from oven and let cool slightly. Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins.
4. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
5. Pulse ingredients until roughly blended, then while running the processor, slowly add olive oil and 2 tablespoons cold water to reach a creamy, smooth texture.
6. If hummus is too thick, add additional water 1 teaspoon at a time and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
8. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and chopped parsley.
9. Serve with warm pita bread or fresh vegetable sticks.