Ok, you already know about my borderline “obsession” with hummus…reference my post Supremely Spicy Hummus. Today, I am back with another hummus recipe, Garlic Lover’s Hummus. Garlic has many health benefits but it also tastes soooo good! Don’t mind your breath, just pass along the Garlic Lover’s Hummus and everyone can share in the fun 🙂
Garlic is a wonderful seasoning to add aroma, taste, and added nutrition to your dishes. Garlic also has a mired of health benefits. Cardiovascular benefits: Garlic is able to lower our blood triglycerides and total cholesterol. Garlic unique set of sulfur-containing compounds helps protect us against oxidative stress and unwanted inflammation. Garlic also has anti-Inflammatory benefits across body systems. Garlic also may have cancer prevention properties.  Recent research has shown that garlic may be able to improve our metabolism of iron.
- 16 ounces dried chickpeas
- 6 cups water
- 2 Tbsp. sea salt
- 2 Tbsp. baking soda
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
- ⅓ Cup Tahini (Sesame Paste)
- 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 Tsp. Freshly Ground Pepper
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or add a slow cooker liner. Add dry chickpeas, water, sea salt, baking soda and garlic. Cook on high for 2-3 hours or until the chickpeas are tender.
- Drain the chickpeas well, reserving the garlic and add to a food processor. (Note: if using a small food processor, break up into multiple batches.)
- Add tahini, garlic, olive oil, sea salt and pepper to the food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill and enjoy with fresh veggies, healthy pita chips or as a spread for a sandwich or wrap.
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