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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

A creamy Mediterranean chickpea dip blended with sweet roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, and lemon for a vibrant and flavorful appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauces & Dips
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hummus Base
  • 1.5 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 large roasted red pepper peeled and seeded
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzle
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
  2. Add chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, paprika, and salt to a food processor.
  3. Blend until creamy, adding cold water gradually until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish before serving.

Notes

For ultra-smooth hummus, peel chickpea skins and blend longer. Adjust lemon juice and garlic to taste.