Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Homemade hummus is ridiculously easy to make and gives you total control over the flavor. This Roasted Red Pepper version incorporates plenty of roasted red peppers, giving it a gorgeous color, plus a touch of cumin, garlic, and cayenne.
Serve hummus as a delicious dip for bread, crackers, pita chips, or vegetables. Or, grill some marinated veggies and serve in these Grilled Vegetable and Hummus Sandwiches.
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers from a jar, divided
- One 15-oz can chickpeas, drained
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 1 to 1 ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add lemon juice and tahini to the bowl of a food process and process for 2 minutes to "whip" the tahini.
- Add ¾ cup of the chopped red peppers and all the remaining ingredients. Process until completely smooth, 1-2 minutes. Stop a couple of times to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Scoop hummus into a bowl and sprinkle the top with the remaining ¼ cup of chopped red peppers. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to thicken up a bit before serving.
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Judy says
I’ve made a lot of hummus but this is spectacular. The red peppers and other seasonings elevate this above anything else I’ve ever made.
★★★★★
RebeccaBlackwell says
I am so happy to hear that you Liked this recipe Judy! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know! xo