The Best Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This roasted red pepper hummus is bursting with flavor and comes together in a cinch. I like making a batch at the beginning of the week to snack on all week long. 

You guys, I love hummus. Like far more than I should. I personally consider hummus an essential food group, and am puzzled by anyone who doesn’t feel the same. But if there’s anything I love more than hummus, it’s having something tasty to dip in the hummus. 

When I dip, you dip, we dip. 

You see, crunchy snacks are my biggest vice. Yes, I do have a very strong sweet tooth, but with sweets I can  have a small treat and call it good. But with crunchy, salty, snacky things I can chip and dip until the end of time. Until recently, I would avoid things like chips, crackers, etc. because I felt like I would always over do it, chipping and dipping one too many times. 

These days though, I don’t feel the need to deprive myself of foods I truly enjoy for fear of losing control. It’s all about that magical b word – you guess it, balance. Nowadays if I’m craving a little crunchy something something, I have a reasonable serving and move on. 

Having a healthy choice on hand like Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins (aka my favorite cracker) doesn’t hurt either. No joke, these things are theeee best and have been my snack of choice for years. They have a short ingredients list without anything funky, are gluten-free and have the best, most satisfying crunch. Not to mention they’re perfect for pairing with hummus.

Especially this delicious roasted red pepper hummus. It’s creamy, garlicky and absolutely perfect.

My favorite way to have hummus is definitely plate style. All you do is add a decent helping of hummus to a plate, arrange your favorite dippers around the hummus, garnish and voila. A yummy snack or light lunch. I will also say, my dad LOVED this hummus + snack plate. And he’s not a hummus/snacky kinda guy. He likes meat. And hearty meals. And in the past has vocalized his distaste for hummus. So if him loving this because it’s that good doesn’t convince you to give it a try, then I don’t know what will my friend. 

The Best Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

 

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Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

5 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Ingredients

• 1 15 oz Can of Chickpeas (don't drain!)
• 1 Cup Chopped Roasted Red Pepper (I used jarred, homemade would be fantastic too)
• 2 Cloves of Garlic
• ¼ Cup Tahini
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• Juice of ½ Lemon
• ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
• Dash of Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, heat chickpeas (along with juice from the can) and garlic cloves until they come to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
2. Place chickpeas and garlic in a food processor along with tahini, roasted red pepper, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Process until combined.
3. While the ingredients are mixing, slowly stream in olive oil until smooth.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley to serve. Store in a covered container in the fridge.
5. Hummus Plate Add-Ons: Olives, chopped veggies, Blue Diamond Almond Nut Thins, Crumbled Feta

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Do you love hummus as much as I do?

What’s your favorite type of dip?

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