Description
Irresistibly Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus in 10 Minutes
Ingredients
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- 1 can Garbanzo Beans (Canned for convenience)
- 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers (Homemade or jarred)
- 2 cloves Roasted Garlic
- 1/4 cup Tahini (Adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Adjust for spice tolerance)
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Customize based on desired heat)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup Cold Water (Add gradually for consistency)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Drizzle on top)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika (Choose smoked for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Chopped parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Rinse garbanzo beans under cold water, removing their skins for a smoother texture if desired.
- Combine ingredients in a food processor by adding garbanzo beans, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Add cold water gradually while blending to achieve your desired creaminess.
- Transfer the hummus to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F to prepare for the pita chips.
- Cut pitas into wedges, lightly brush with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with olive oil and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 72 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Healthy Dip, Snack