Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
If you’re looking for a healthy snack with bold flavor, this easy roasted red pepper hummus is a great way to enjoy a delicious and nutritious treat. This creamy hummus combines the rich, smoky taste of roasted red peppers with the classic flavors of traditional hummus, making it an irresistible dip for pita chips, fresh vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz each, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 red bell peppers roasted, seeded and chopped (or 1 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Cold water as needed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roast the red bell peppers until the skin is charred, then cool, peel, and chop.3 red bell peppers
- Combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until roughly blended.2 cans chickpeas, ¼ cup tahini, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, Black pepper to taste
- With the processor running, add cold water gradually until the hummus reaches the desired consistency.Cold water
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish as desired. Add olive oil for topping.2 tablespoons olive oil
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1404IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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