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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This hummus is super simple to make and calls for only a handful of ingredients. Pair it up with some fresh vegetables or homemade pita chips to have a wholesome, vegan, gluten-free snack!
Course
Snack
Cuisine
Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Plant Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword
healthy hummus recipe, homemade hummus idea, hummus with roasted red peppers
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
servings (makes about 1-1/2 cup hummus)
Calories
87
kcal
Author
Amanda
Ingredients
Hummus:
1/4
cup
tahini paste
2-3
cloves
garlic
peeled
2
Tablespoons
lemon juice
approx. juice from 1 lemon
1
15 oz can
chickpeas
1/2
cup
roasted red peppers
from jar
1/4
cup
olive oil
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
cumin
1/2
teaspoon
paprika
Homemade Pita Chips:
pita bread
olive oil
salt, paprika, cumin
to taste
Tools:
food processor
Toppings (optional):
parsley, cilantro, or basil
finely chopped
roasted red peppers
chopped
olive oil
Instructions
Add tahini, lemon juice, and garlic into the food processor and process until smooth.
Turn off the food processor and add drained chickpeas and roasted red peppers. Blend until smooth.
With the food processor on low, slowly pour olive oil into hummus. Turn off the food processor and season with salt, cumin, and paprika.
Pour into a bowl and garnish with parsley, chopped roasted red peppers, and/or olive oil (optional)
To Make Pita Chips:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
Mix oil and seasonings in a small bowl. Cut the pita bread into eights and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
Brush oil/seasoning mixture onto pita slices. Bake for 7-9 minutes.
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Notes
Tahini paste can typically be found near the peanut butter aisle at the grocery store.
Nutrition
Serving:
2
Tablespoons
|
Calories:
87
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
8.3
g
|
Protein:
2.4
g
|
Fat:
5.4
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.8
g
|
Sodium:
128
mg
|
Fiber:
1.9
g
|
Sugar:
0.2
g