Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a yummy appetizer that’s so easy to make! Serve with crackers, pita chips, or an assortment of fresh veggies!
When I first tried hummus many years ago, I didn’t know what to expect. I thought I might not like it, but it turns out it’s DELICIOUS! A few years later I finally make homemade hummus for the first time (and have made it many times in the years since then).
My husband occasionally buys red pepper hummus at the grocery store, and I started wondering why I hadn’t made this type of hummus before. I always have the ingredients for hummus on hand and also had a jar of roasted red peppers in our pantry, so I made some and it tasted GREAT!
Don’t really know why it took so long to photograph it and finally post the recipe, but I’m doing that now! Here’s how SIMPLE it is to make roasted red pepper hummus for a wonderfully delicious appetizer or snack.
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What Do I Need To Make This Hummus?
To make the hummus you’ll need a can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), sesame tahini paste, roasted red peppers, olive oil, garlic and fresh lemon juice.
If you’re not familiar with tahini paste, it can be found in most grocery stores nowadays. It is a creamy paste made by finely grinding sesame seeds and resembles natural-style peanut butter in consistency.
A Little Prep!
This recipe only takes a couple minutes of prep. First, rinse and then drain a 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas). Garbanzo beans are a GREAT source of fiber and protein!
Open the jar or can of tahini paste and give it a good stir to combine the oil that has separated from the paste. You should end up with a thick paste that resembles a light-colored peanut butter.
Remove some roasted red peppers from the jar, then finely chop them. Continue cutting until you have enough to make 4 Tablespoons of chopped peppers. Remove 1 teaspoon of the chopped peppers and set them aside for later, to “garnish” the finished hummus.
Let’s Make Some Hummus!
Place drained garbanzo beans, tahini paste, the remaining chopped red peppers, fresh squeezed lemon juice and minced garlic into a food processor.
Pulse these ingredients several times until the mixture becomes thick and slightly chunky, as shown below.
Add 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to the hummus a little bit at a time while the food processor is running. When you add the oil to the top “dispenser”, it allows the oil to drip through very slowly, which is what you want!
Continue processing the roasted red pepper hummus until all the olive oil is added and the hummus is smooth and creamy. Transfer the hummus out of the food processor and into a serving bowl.
Serve And Enjoy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Drizzle the reserved ½ Tablespoon of olive oil over the top of the hummus right before serving. Sprinkle the reserved chopped roasted red peppers on top, to add a pop of color. You can also top the hummus with sesame seeds, if desired (not shown).
Place the roasted red pepper hummus dish on a serving platter and surround it with colorful fresh veggies, crackers and/or pita bread wedges or pita chips for dipping. Serve and enjoy this delicious appetizer!
Veggies (like the celery shown below) are the perfect scoopers for the creamy roasted red pepper hummus. They also add a wonderful crunch that goes so well with creamy hummus!
Set out a plate of roasted red pepper hummus for your next get together and watch how fast it disappears! It’s a great party or potluck dish and the recipe can EASILY be doubled or tripled to suit your needs.
I hope you really enjoy making your very own roasted red pepper hummus, and trust you’ll enjoy it as much as we do! It’s a great way to get kids to eat their veggies! In our home it is always a welcome treat and seems to disappear in a couple of days.
Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!
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- Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a yummy appetizer that's so easy to make! Serve with crackers, pita chips, or an assortment of fresh veggies!
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) =1 can, rinsed and drained
- 4 Tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers * divided use
- 2½ Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil * divided use
- 2½ Tablespoons tahini paste stirred well
- 1½ Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- salt and pepper, to taste
Rinse and drain garbanzo beans. Stir tahini paste well, to incorporate the oil that has separated from the paste.
Finely chop 4 Tablespoons of canned red peppers. Remove 1 teaspoon of the peppers; set aside for later, to "garnish" finished hummus.
Place garbanzo beans, tahini paste, remaining chopped red peppers, lemon juice and garlic into a food processor. Pulse several times until mixture is thick/chunky.
Add 2 Tablespoons olive oil to the hummus a little at a time while the food processor is running. Add the oil to the top "dispenser", allowing the oil to drip through very slowly. Continue processing hummus until the olive oil is added and hummus is smooth and creamy. Transfer hummus into a serving bowl.
To Serve- Drizzle reserved ½ Tablespoon olive oil over the top of the hummus. Sprinkle with reserved red peppers. Put hummus dish on a serving plate; surround it with fresh veggies, crackers, pita bread wedges or pita chips. Enjoy!
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