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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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This Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is creamy, smoky-sweet, and full of flavor. Made with roasted peppers, chickpeas, tahini, and lemon, it’s a colorful twist on the classic dip that works as an appetizer, spread, or snack. Vegan, gluten-free, and meal-prep friendly.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups (6 servings)
  • Category: Appetizer, Snack
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers or 3/4 cup jarred roasted peppers, chopped

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

1/4 cup tahini

1 small garlic clove, minced or grated

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

2–3 tablespoons water or aquafaba (chickpea cooking liquid)

Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Roast the peppers: Preheat oven broiler and place rack 5 inches from heat. Cut peppers into flat pieces and broil skin-side up for 5–10 minutes until charred. Place in a covered bowl or sealed bag for 10–15 minutes, peel skins, and chop (reserve some for garnish).
  2. Blend tahini and lemon juice in a food processor for 1–2 minutes until creamy.
  3. Add olive oil, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Process until smooth.
  4. Add half the chickpeas and blend 1 minute. Scrape bowl, then add remaining chickpeas and blend until smooth.
  5. Add chopped roasted peppers (reserve garnish) and process until fully incorporated.
  6. Adjust consistency with water or aquafaba, blending until smooth and creamy. Taste and season as needed.
  7. Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with chopped roasted peppers.

Notes

  • For quicker prep, use jarred roasted peppers (drained and patted dry).
  • Add smoked paprika for deeper smoky flavor.
  • Top with pine nuts, sesame seeds, or fresh herbs for garnish.
  • Swap chickpeas for white beans for a creamier dip.

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Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/roasted-red-pepper-hummus/