Description
This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is creamy, smoky, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. A perfect snack, party dip, or sandwich spread, this vegan-friendly recipe is easy to make and ready in just minutes. With roasted red peppers, tahini, and chickpeas as the base, it’s nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
1/3 cup tahini
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons water (as needed)
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water.
2. Add chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Blend until mostly smooth.
3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, followed by 1–2 tablespoons of water to reach the desired consistency.
4. Scrape down the sides and blend again until completely smooth.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more lemon for brightness, more salt if needed, or a splash more water to thin.
6. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with olive oil, paprika, or chopped parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For ultra-creamy hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, cleanest flavor.
Pat roasted red peppers dry to avoid watery hummus.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips & Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hummus, red pepper, vegan, dip, healthy