Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe
This creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings. You only need chickpeas, roasted red peppers, garlic, tahini, and olive oil to make this delicious dish.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 16 servings
- 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas drained, or 3 cups
- ⅔ cup roasted red peppers drained and patted dry
- ⅓ cup tahini paste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp. lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- Pita bread or vegetables for serving
Add all ingredients to a large 10-14 cup food processor.
Process for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined every 20-30 seconds.
Serve immediately in a bowl with a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
- Serving size is roughly 2 tablespoons of hummus.
Meal Prep and Storage
- To Prep-Ahead: This recipe can easily be made ahead of time. Simply blend ingredients and keep in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
- To Store: If you don't devour this dip right away, place leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days.
- To Freeze: This recipe saves nicely in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 to 4 months.
- To Reheat: Allow hummus to thaw in the fridge. Pulse it in the blender again to get the texture back.
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg