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roasted red pepper hummus

August 10, 2015 by Abby

Roasted red pepper hummus, packed with nutrition and flavor, is surprisingly easy to make at home.

Roasted red pepper hummus, packed with nutrition and flavor, is surprisingly easy to make at home.

Hummus is one of my favorite snacks. It’s filling and flavorful, the perfect dip for sliced bell peppers or carrot sticks. During the school year, it’s a staple in my lunch bag.


I used to buy hummus at Sam’s Club. It’s a reasonable price, and I would definitely recommend buying it that way if convenience is your priority. If you have a few minutes to make it at home, though, or if maximum flavor is important to you, go ahead and make it from scratch.

Making your own hummus allows you complete control over the ingredients. This recipe packs a flavor punch you won’t find in the store-bought version. The roasted red peppers are the star, with their bold smokiness and subtle sweetness. The cumin offers the perfect amount of heat, and the garlic brings it all together with it’s spicy nuttiness.

Roasted red pepper hummus, packed with nutrition and flavor, is surprisingly easy to make at home.

roasted red pepper hummus
adapted from inspired taste

1 cup roasted red peppers
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini (many large grocery stores carry this; I buy this one from Amazon)
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Add the tahini and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Process for one minute, stopping halfway through to scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Add the olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin and process for 30 seconds.

Add half the garbanzo beans and process for two minutes, stopping halfway through to scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the rest of the beans and process one minute more. Finally, add the roasted red peppers and pulse two minutes, stopping halfway through to scrape the sides of the bowl.

If hummus is too thick, add liquid from the jar of peppers, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

What’s your favorite thing to dip in hummus?

Roasted red pepper hummus, packed with nutrition and flavor, is surprisingly easy to make at home.

(this post contains affiliate links; to learn more, see my disclosure policy)

Filed Under: food, in the kitchen, recipes, snack — Tagged With: healthy, homemade, hummus, red peppers, side dish, snack

Comments

  1. Suzanna @ One Hoolie Mama says

    August 10, 2015 at 9:31 am

    I love hummus! I haven’t tried making it at home, but this recipe looks so easy that I may have to give it a try!

    • Abby says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      When I made it, I was a little embarrassed for not trying sooner. SO easy.

  2. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    August 10, 2015 at 10:01 am

    I have just started making my own hummus and this looks delicious! I will certainly try it

    • Abby says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks, Cynthia! Let me know how it goes!

  3. Kelsie says

    August 10, 2015 at 11:26 am

    I LOVE hummus. Will have to try this soon for sure. Thanks for sharing!!

    • Abby says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:04 pm

      Thanks, Kelsie!

  4. Clare Speer says

    August 10, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    I love hummus and I love red peppers – this looks delicious!

    • Abby says

      August 10, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Then you’ll love this! Thank you, Clare!

  5. Andrea Nine says

    August 11, 2015 at 8:17 am

    Oh yummy! My favorite go to snack. So glad to see a recipe for homemade!! Thank you!!

    • Abby says

      August 11, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      Thank you, Andrea! It’s a favorite of mine, too 🙂

  6. Creatively Homespun says

    August 12, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    This looks amazing!!! I’m obsessed with hummus! Thank you for linking up at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays! I have pinned all your posts to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board!! I hope to see you again next week! xo

    • Abby says

      August 12, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Thank you for hosting an awesome party!

  7. Lisa @ HarmonyandHappiness.com says

    August 13, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I love hummus! This is so different. I can’t wait to try it!

    • Abby says

      August 13, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Thank you, Lisa! Let me know how it goes!

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