5.0 from 15 votes
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
A fresh and delicious side dish to enjoy with your friends and family. Easy to cook, vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 228 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 2 Italian red peppers
- 500 g chickpeas cooked
- 1-2 garlic cloves crushed
- ¼ cup Tahini
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the red peppers in half, and roast them for about 15 minutes or until the skin browns and the pepper is softened.
- Leave to cool and remove the skin.
- Using a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Add the peeled roasted red peppers and blend all the ingredients until you have a smooth hummus. Add a little bit of cold water if it's too thick to get your desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus to a plate, garnish with fresh mint and sesame seeds, and drizzle some extra olive oil.
- Serve with your favorite veggies, pita chips, or crackers.
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Notes
- Drizzle some chili oil on top to add a spicy kick.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
382mg
(11%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1435IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1435IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.