Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Whether you are hosting gathering or craving a healthy snack, this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is what you need! Smoky roasted red peppers are combined with creamy chickpeas and spices to make this dip that is perfect for crackers, bread, or veggies.

Course Dips

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Servings about 1 1/2 cups

Calories 171kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers or about 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers
15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons tahini paste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced or grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the peppers on the baking sheet. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, turn the peppers over, then return to the oven for another 20 minutes, or until the peppers are charred and slightly collapsed. If they aren’t charred yet, keep them in the oven for a few additional minutes.
Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a plate. Let the peppers sit for 10-15 minutes, then using your hands, move the skin, stems, and seeds.
OPTIONAL: Using your fingers, gently remove the skin from each of the chickpeas.
Place the chickpeas in a food processor. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin, and paprika. Process until smooth.
Add the roasted red peppers to the food processor, reserving a small amount of the peppers to chop for topping the hummus. Continue to process until the peppers have been completely incorporated.
Transfer the hummus to a shallow bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Before serving, top with the olive oil and reserved red peppers.

Notes

This hummus is a bit runny right after you make it, but it will thicken up as it sits in the refrigerator.

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

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