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Carla’s Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Make a smoky, homemade hummus with roasted red peppers. This recipe creates a vibrant dip perfect for a healthy snack or your Mediterranean appetizers spread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained (from a jar or freshly roasted)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2–4 tablespoons ice water (as needed for texture)

Instructions

  1. Place the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, roasted red peppers, garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, cumin, and salt into a food processor.
  2. Process the mixture until it becomes a thick paste, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of ice water until the hummus becomes smooth and creamy. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  4. Taste the hummus and adjust salt or lemon juice if necessary.
  5. Transfer the homemade hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle the top with extra olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of paprika or a few reserved red pepper pieces, if desired.
  6. Serve this vegan dip immediately or cover and chill for later.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use jarred roasted red peppers that are packed in water, not oil.
  • If you roast your own peppers, remember to let them steam in a sealed bag for 10 minutes after roasting to make peeling the skin easier.
  • This recipe makes a great addition to any healthy snack ideas platter.

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