Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a Mediterranean diet staple and for good reason. Healthy, delicious and easy to make, you’ll love to use it as a dip for chips and veggies or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Servings 10 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 4-5 pieces
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans
- 4 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
- Slice the red bell pepper into 4 - 5 large pieces and place on a sheet pan, or cast-iron skillet. Drizzle with olive oil. Roast the pepper for 25 - 30 minutes until it's soft and slightly caramelized.
- In a food processor, combine the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and olive oil. Add the roasted red pepper and puree until smooth. Scrape the edges of the bowl and puree again until smooth.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and pine nuts. You can also add a pinch of paprika or cumin for color.