Description
Roasted red pepper hummus is a vibrant and creamy dip that elevates any snack table. With its smoky-sweet flavor, it’s perfect for dipping pita chips, fresh veggies, or spreading on sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas and roasted red peppers until well-mixed.
- Add tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with olive oil and paprika if desired, and serve with pita chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, use freshly roasted peppers instead of jarred ones. Customize your hummus by adding spices like smoked paprika or fresh herbs such as parsley or cilantro.