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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus made with roasted red bell peppers, tahini and spices. This hummus is creamy, smoky, slightly sweet and spicy, garlicky goodness!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup roasted red bell peppers (about 1 lb. peppers, roasted)
  • 3 1/2 cups soaked and cooked chickpeas/garbanzo beans (1 1/2 cups dry) OR 2 cans chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15 oz. each), drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed fresh garlic (or more to taste)
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste- I usually use about 1/2 tsp)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
  • Warm water as needed

Instructions

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  1. Use jarred roasted red peppers (drained), or make your own. For instructions on making homemade roasted peppers, click here.
  2. If using canned chickpeas, drain them and rinse them. If using dried chickpeas, drain and rinse them after soaking, then simmer them in lightly salted water on the stovetop for 60-90 minutes until soft and tender. Drain the beans and allow to cool to room temperature. For more detailed instructions, click here.
  3. To make this hummus ultra creamy, you can peel the cooked chickpeas. Squeeze each chickpea gently to remove the skin, then discard the skins before processing. While this step is not completely necessary, it will ensure that your hummus turns out very smooth and creamy.
  4. Outfit your food processor with a blade attachment. Combine roasted peppers, chickpeas, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices in the processor.
  5. Pulse the ingredients for about 60 seconds, then process until smooth. If mixture seems too thick, add warm water a tablespoon at a time and blend until desired consistency is reached. Taste the mixture and add more salt, lemon juice, cayenne or garlic to taste. Process again to blend any additional ingredients.
  6. Pour into a serving bowl and chill thoroughly before stirring. Hummus will firm up slightly as it chills. Goes great with grilled pita bread, pita chips, crackers or crudites.

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 174mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 5.8mg (6%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 6%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.