Description
Indulge in the creamy, vibrant flavors of Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, a delightful dip that’s perfect for any gathering or casual snack. This recipe combines roasted red bell peppers, protein-rich chickpeas, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant garlic to create a smooth and delicious blend that’s both healthy and satisfying. Whether served with crunchy pita chips, fresh veggies, or used as a spread on sandwiches, this hummus is sure to be a hit. Plus, its quick preparation time makes it an ideal choice for last-minute entertaining. Enjoy customizing it to your taste with added spices or garnishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Core and seed the red bell peppers; slice into quarters. Arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Broil for 10–15 minutes until charred, then transfer to a resealable bag and let steam for 10 minutes.
- Once cooled, peel off the skins and chop one pepper into larger pieces and the other into smaller bits.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, cumin, olive oil, and larger pepper pieces; blend until smooth.
- If needed, add water gradually to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with diced peppers and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg