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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📖 Recipe
Yield: 2 cups
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
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 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon 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.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
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