Golden Hummus with Curried Roasted Chickpeas
This creamy golden hummus is spiced with turmeric and cumin. Serve it with vegetables, pita, crackers or more for a nutritious snack. You can also top them with simple curried roasted chickpeas.
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
Golden Hummus
- 3 cups chickpeas, canned
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, about 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons water, as needed
Curried Roasted Chickpeas
- 1 can (540ml/19oz) chickpeas
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the roasted chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- In a medium bowl, mix the curry powder, garam masala, garlic powder and salt.
- Stir the chickpeas and olive oil with the spices until well coated.
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes or until crispy and golden.
Make the golden hummus
- While the chickpeas are roasting, make the hummus. Add the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water and olive oil to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the turmeric, cumin and salt and process until it turns a bright yellow color. Add more water if the hummus is too dry.
- Serve with roasted chickpeas, parsley and crushed red pepper. (optional)
Notes
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-5 days.