Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
A creamy and flavorful hummus made with roasted red peppers, chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Perfect as a dip or spread for a healthy snack or appetizer.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 large roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 2–3 tbsp water (as needed for consistency)
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth, adding water gradually until the hummus reaches desired consistency.
- Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use freshly roasted red peppers instead of jarred.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roasted red pepper hummus, hummus dip, vegan appetizer, Mediterranean dip, healthy snack