Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a creamy, smoky dip made by blending freshly roasted red peppers with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic until silky smooth.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 226kcal

Author Jason Decker

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 & 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas skins removed
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 garlic clove chopped
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
Cut the bell peppers into fourths and remove the stem and core. Place them on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Rub the oil all over so they are evenly coated.
2 large red bell peppers, 2 tablespoons olive oil
Place the peppers skin side up and roast for 20-30 minutes until charred.
Once cooked, let them cool to the touch and peel off the skin. Set aside a small portion to serve on top later.
In a blender, combine cooked chickpeas, peeled roasted bell peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
1 & 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Blend for 2 minutes until smooth or until your desired texture.
Serve on a plate alongside some sliced of the reserved roasted bell peppers, olives, additional chickpeas, paprika, or your desired toppings.
Serve with crostini, pita, vegetables, or crackers.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, peel your chickpeas.
Roast your own red peppers for an unbeatable homemade flavor.
Use a food processor for an extra creamy hummus in no time.
Add a little cold water while blending if the hummus seems too thick.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as you like – it’s your masterpiece!
Serve with our homemade crostini.
Share your beautiful hummus creation on social media – your friends will be amazed!

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