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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus blends chickpeas with smoky roasted red peppers and a mix of tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to create a creamy, flavorful spread. The texture is smooth and can be adjusted with reserved chickpea liquid for desired creaminess. The hummus is garnished with diced roasted red pepper and sesame seeds to add a bit of crunch and visual appeal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
169 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, American, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce cans) chickpeas drained with liquid reserved, aka garbanzo beans
- 1 (16-ounce jar) red bell pepper drained and extra liquid removed from peppers, roasted
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup aquafaba chickpea liquid
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 lemon juiced, plural
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Garnish
- white sesame seeds
- black sesame seeds
- red pepper diced, roasted
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your Vitamix and secure the lid. Remove the lid cap and insert the tamper. Turn the blender on high for 30 seconds and use the tamper to push the hummus into the blades. Add more chickpea liquid, if desired, for a smoother consistency.
- Add the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish diced roasted red pepper and white and black sesame seeds.
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Notes
- You can adjust the amount of roasted red pepper in the hummus to suit your flavor preference from mild to bold.
- Reserve half a roasted red pepper to dice and sprinkle on top for garnish and added texture.
- The hummus keeps well for up to a week in a sealed container refrigerated and can be frozen for future use.
- Homemade tahini can be used instead of store-bought if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
274mg
(11%)
Potassium
231mg
(5%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
98IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.