Recipe Background
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus balances the creamy, savory, tangy flavor of hummus with the mellow sweetness of roasted red peppers. Infused with citrus flavor and subtle notes of nuttiness and olive oil, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delightful afternoon snack or evening appetizer. Plus, it only takes 15 minutes to make, so making it yourself might be easier than going to get a pre-made one from the store!
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus balances the creamy, savory, tangy flavor of hummus with the mellow sweetness of roasted red peppers. Infused with citrus flavor and subtle notes of nuttiness and olive oil, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delightful afternoon snack or evening appetizer. Plus, it only takes 15 minutes to make, so making it yourself might be easier than going to get a pre-made one from the store!
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water optional
- red pepper flakes optional, to taste, for serving
- pita chips optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
- Set an oven rack two levels, at least 4 inches, below the broiler.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line a baking tray with foil.
- Core and seed the bell pepper.
- Slice the bell pepper into quarters lengthwise.
- Place the peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
- Broil the peppers on the prepared oven rack until charred, about 10-15 min.
- Remove the peppers from the oven, and place them in a gallon-size resealable bag.
- Let them rest for about 10 minutes.
- Peel the charred skin off the bell peppers, and let them cool completely.
- Dice the pepper quarters into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a food processor, add the chickpeas, the lemon juice, the tahini, the garlic, the salt, and the cumin.
- Pulse the chickpea mixture for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides and bottom.
- Add the olive oil and the chopped peppers.
- Pulse for 1 minute.
- Add the water to thin the hummus mixture and pulse for 1 minute.
- Top with the red pepper flakes.
- Serve with the pita chips.
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