Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil to the hot skillet, then add the chopped garlic and chopped kale; season with a pinch of salt.
Sauté the garlic and kale for about 20 seconds, until the kale wilts and reduces to roughly half its volume; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Place the sautéed kale and garlic into a food processor, then add the remaining hummus ingredients called for by your ultimate hummus recipe.
Pulse the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, and adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
Serve the garlic kale hummus with crackers, fruits, or vegetables.