Roasted Pepper Hummus

5 from 3 votes

Homemade hummus that’s flavored with roasted red peppers. Serve with plenty of veggies and whole wheat pita bread for dipping.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1

Total Time16

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Rena

Ingredients

15 ounce chickpeas Can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup tahini
the juice of 1 lemon more if desired
1 clove garlic chopped
½ cup roasted red peppers jarred or fresh
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnishes pine nuts, herbs, olive oil, chopped bell peppers

Instructions

Place all ingredients except garnishes in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Serve with veggies and whole wheat pita bread. It can be made up to 3 days in advance.

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Notes

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Add jalapenos for a spicier kick, add some jalapenos to the mixture when you are blending it. I don't do this often because my kids definitely can't handle the heat. But it's a hit when you are making this for some adult guests that come over.
Invest in a good food processor. For achieving the perfect creamy consistency, you're going to want to invest in a good food processor or blender.
Avoid bottled lemon juice, use freshly squeezed lemon juice to lend your blend that freshness and zest.
Add an avocado, great for guac lovers! Simply add fiber-filled avocado chunks with cilantro and a few dashes of cumin while the hummus is blending, and watch how the texture turns even smoother and richer.

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