Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: 15-Minute Flavor Trip
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful roasted red pepper hummus, a healthy and delicious snack dip perfect for any occasion. It’s a taste of our travels, brought to life in our kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups
- Category: Dip
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and cumin in a food processor.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If the hummus is too thick, add a tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
- Serve with your favorite dippers like pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, roast your own red peppers.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to your taste.
- Store any leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg