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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus blends smooth garbanzo beans with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne, and roasted red peppers for a creamy dip with a mild smoky heat. The texture is silky and spreadable, balanced by a subtle citrus tang and gentle spice. It’s ideal for serving with fresh vegetables or pita bread as a flavorful snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
88 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 ounce garbanzo beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 2 cloves garlic , chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ lemon , juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons water cold
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers , jarred or roasted from fresh, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process for 3-4 minutes or until super smooth. Add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water and process for another minute. Add the red bell peppers and process for 1 more minute minutes or until smooth. Scrape the bottom of the processor and the sides to combine all of the ingredients. Add another tablespoon of water if the hummus is too thick. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, lemon juice, or cayenne pepper. Serve with chopped veggies or sliced pita bread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
108IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.