Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
A creamy, smoky, and subtly sweet dip that's perfect with pita and veggies!
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Calories: 333kcal
Equipment
- Chef Knife
- Cutting Board
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowls
- Rubber Spatula
- Medium Serving Bowl
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 2 14.5 oz Canned Chickpeas, drained, rinsed and peeled reserve 1-2 Tbsp. for garnish
- 2 ea Roasted Red Peppers, cut into strips reserve 2-3 strips for garnish
- 5 Tbsp. Tahini Paste
- 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ C Olive Oil plus an extra Tablespoon
- ½ ea Lemon, Juice only
- 2 ea Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Gather all of your ingredients, along with a food processor.
- If you haven't done so already, be sure to peel your chickpeas, gently rubbing the skin and separating the legume from the outer shell.
- Slice up the roasted red bell peppers into strips, setting aside a few to chop and add as a garnish to the finished dish.
- Place the prepared chickpeas, roasted red pepper strips, minced garlic with the olive oil, seasonings, tahini paste, lemon juice and ice cubes into the food processor and pulse just until the mixture has begun to come together cohesively.
- Scrape down the sides of the processor's bowl, use the 'on' setting, and drizzle in the olive oil. Puree until smooth.
- Move the hummus to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least thirty minutes to allow the flavors to meld but up to one hour.
- To serve, sprinkle the reserved chickpeas and chopped red pepper to the top of the serving bowl, and swirl the top of the hummus. Drizzle with a little additional olive oil and a light pinch of paprika.Serve with pita chips, and fresh vegetable crudites for a traditional Mediterranean meze platter or as a spread for sandwiches!
Peeling each individual chickpea is bit time-consuming but yields the best results for a smooth and creamy texture. Enlist some kitchen helpers if you've got them!
Nutrition
Serving: 4Tbsp. | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 8.8g | Sugar: 7.8g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3.4mg