Red Pepper Hummus

Name: Red Pepper Hummus
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized red peppers or 3/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers (without citric acid, oil or vinegar); 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 15 oz can, drained and rinsed); 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 3 tbsp lemon juice, to taste; Sea salt, to taste (optional); 2-3 tbsp water, more if needed; Cilantro or parsley, to serve; Veggie sticks (celery, carrot, cucumber), to serve (optional)

5 steps

It’s hard to beat a delicious homemade hummus recipe! This version with roasted red peppers adds a richness and burst of flavor that will keep you coming back for more. One of the best things about hummus is how versatile it is. A few of the ways you can enjoy it include as a dip, spooned onto salad or veggies, or as a sauce for gluten-free pasta.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:13:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories240 kcal (12%)

Total Fat3.7 g (5%)

Carbs42.7 g (16%)

Sugars10.7 g (12%)

Protein12.3 g (25%)

Sodium14.5 mg (1%)

Fiber11.8 g (42%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

2red peppers

medium-sized, or 3/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers without citric acid oil or vinegar

1 ½ cupschickpeas

cooked, or 1 15 oz can drained and rinsed

2garlic cloves

roughly chopped

½ tspground cumin

½ tsppaprika

3 Tbsplemon juice

2 Tbspwater

celery, carrot, cucumber, to serve, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Place an oven-rack about 5 inches from the broiler. Turn the oven broiler on.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Core and slice peppers into large flat pieces. Align peppers on baking sheet, skin side up and broil on high for 10-15 minutes, until charred.

Step 3

Remove the pepper from the oven, place in a bowl and cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Wait for 10-15 minutes for the pepper skins to soften. Remove peppers from the bowl and gently peel off the skin. Roughly chop.

Step 4

Add the chopped peppers to a food processor or blender together with chickpeas, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, lemon juice, sea salt (if using) and water. Blend until smooth.

Step 5

Serve topped with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley and a sprinkle of paprika.

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