Tomato season isn’t quite over yet, and before the perfectly vine-ripened ruby red beauties are gone, this Roasted Tomato Garlic and White Bean Hummus had to happen.
1 ½poundsSan Marzano tomatoes, quartered and most seeds removed
½cupcherry tomatoes, halved
3large garlic cloves, unpeeled
4tablespoonsolive oil, divided
½teaspoondried oregano
Kosher salt and pepper
15-ouncecan white beans, rinsed and drained
¼cupfresh basil leaves, packed, plus extra for garnish
1tablespoonfresh oregano or marjoram leaves, plus extra for garnish
½lemon, juiced
¼teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread the San Marzano, cherry tomatoes and garlic on the baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle tomatoes and garlic with the dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
Roast the tomatoes for 20 minutes until softened and lightly browned in spots. Remove baking sheet from oven and set aside to cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, peel garlic cloves. Set cherry tomatoes aside for garnish.
In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the roasted San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, white beans, basil, oregano, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides of the bowl or blender as needed. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with roasted cherry tomatoes, extra basil and oregano. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve with toasted pita bread, chips, or crudité.
Notes
The hummus can be refrigerated up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature to serve. It’s also a great sauce for pasta, pizza or flatbreads.