Roasted Garlic & Herb Hummus with Original Sea Salt Edible Spoons

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Sweet roasted garlic and fresh herbs give a simple spoon something memorable to carry.

By Double Dip Chips, LLC  |  6 min read

Roasted garlic changes the mood of hummus. The cloves turn soft and sweet in the oven, giving the dip depth without the sharp edge of raw garlic. Add parsley and a touch of lemon, then serve it with Original Sea Salt Edible Spoons. Their restrained seasoning leaves the chickpeas, garlic, and herbs in focus. The result is a relaxed appetizer for a weekday dinner or a composed bowl on a larger grazing table.

The supplied topic mentions herbed edible spoons and calls the pairing plant-based. The current product catalog does not list a herb flavor, and dietary suitability should be confirmed from actual ingredients. This article puts the herbs in the hummus and uses an existing spoon flavor. The spoon is on pre-order; consult the shipping and pre-order policy before planning a dated gathering.

IN THIS GUIDE

Let the garlic become mellow

For this dip, roast a whole head of garlic until the cloves are soft enough to squeeze from their skins. Trim the top, rub the exposed cloves with a little olive oil, and wrap the head loosely in foil before baking. Oven times vary, so judge the garlic by texture and aroma: it should be tender and fragrant, without a bitter, burned edge.

Cool the garlic before handling it. Use a few cloves first and taste the hummus before adding the whole head. Garlic varies in size and strength, and the sweetness of roasted cloves can be surprisingly rich. If you have extra, save it in the refrigerator and use it promptly in a pasta sauce or spread.

The herbs should be fresh, chopped, and added near the end. Parsley keeps the flavor clean; dill gives the bowl a more distinctive direction. A little lemon juice brightens the dip and helps the roasted flavor feel less heavy. Keep the oil modest so the hummus remains thick enough to sit on a spoon without running.

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Roasted garlic and herb hummus

This home recipe uses canned chickpeas for convenience. Drain and rinse them, then adjust the texture with cold water a spoonful at a time. Tahini gives hummus its sesame depth; stir the jar before measuring because the oil can separate. If someone at the table avoids sesame, do not assume hummus is safe for them. Label the bowl and offer an alternative dip.

If the blender struggles, pause and scrape down the sides rather than adding a large pour of water at once. The dip can move quickly from thick to loose. Taste it on an Original Sea Salt spoon, not only from a plain tasting spoon, before making the final salt adjustment. The assembled bite includes seasoning from both parts.

A calm base gives roasted garlic room to be the star.

A clean board for a creamy dip

Put the hummus in a shallow bowl and draw a small swirl across the surface with the back of a spoon. Add chopped parsley, a tiny drizzle of olive oil, and perhaps a few roasted chickpeas if you have them. Leave one area plain so guests can see the original texture. Set the edible spoons nearby in a dry vessel and give the hummus its own serving utensil.

Carrot sticks, cucumber, and radish slices bring color and offer another way to eat the dip. Keep them in separate clusters instead of crowding the hummus bowl. For an additional spoon flavor, Zesty Lemon Edible Spoons can make the herb and citrus notes feel brighter. Label each product clearly and let guests try the same dip with different bases.

Hummus is a perishable prepared food. Keep it refrigerated until serving and replenish a small bowl from the cold supply as needed. The dip includes sesame from tahini; Double Dip Chips edible spoons contain wheat. Check the current product page and every packaged ingredient before presenting the board as suitable for a particular dietary need.

Change the dip without losing balance

Swap parsley for dill if you want a more pronounced herbal profile. Add a pinch of cumin for warmth, or fold in finely chopped roasted red pepper after blending for color. Make one change at a time so the roasted garlic remains recognizable. If the dip tastes flat after chilling, stir and add a little lemon rather than automatically adding more salt.

For a larger gathering, prepare two bowls: one classic garlic-herb hummus and one plain chickpea version for guests who prefer less garlic. Serve both with Original Sea Salt and perhaps a separate tray of Zesty Lemon. Our savory flavor pairing guide offers more dip combinations for the rest of the table.

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