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Creamy Roasted Garlic Scape Hummus Recipe with Easy Lemon-Tahini Drizzle

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A creamy, flavorful hummus featuring roasted garlic scapes that mellow their sharpness into buttery sweetness, complemented by a bright lemon-tahini drizzle. Perfect for snacks, entertaining, or as a versatile spread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup garlic scapes, roughly chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini (60 ml), well-stirred
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzle
  • 3–4 roasted garlic cloves (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • 2–4 tablespoons water (30–60 ml), to thin hummus as needed
  • Lemon-Tahini Drizzle:
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water (or more to thin)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chopped garlic scapes and peeled garlic cloves with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 15-18 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to reduce canned taste and improve texture.
  3. In a food processor, combine roasted garlic scapes, roasted garlic cloves, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pulse to combine, then run continuously while drizzling in 2 to 4 tablespoons water until creamy and spreadable. Scrape sides as needed.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, and salt until smooth and pourable. Add a drizzle of olive oil on top.
  5. Spoon hummus into a shallow bowl, drizzle lemon-tahini sauce over the top, and optionally sprinkle with smoked paprika or chopped fresh herbs. Serve with warm pita, crisp veggies, or on grain bowls.

Notes

Roasting garlic scapes mellows their sharpness into a buttery flavor. If hummus is too thick, add water a teaspoon at a time. The lemon-tahini drizzle should be whisked well to avoid clumps. Hummus can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently or serve at room temperature.

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Keywords: hummus, garlic scapes, roasted garlic, lemon tahini, vegan, gluten-free, appetizer, snack, creamy hummus

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