Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Moogliwoogli's Note:

This recipe is inspired by some of the hummus recipes found right here at Recipezaar. We loved the Spicy Garlic Hummus by kburie and adapted it to suit our own tastes. Thanks also goes to Becka for her Homemade Tahini!. If you like roasted red peppers then this one's for you! Note: We like to put the hummus into 3 separate covered dishes so we can quickly & easily serve it as an appetizer along with raw veggies, pita wedges or crackers. This keeps it fresh and readily available for when we have guests over or a sudden hummus craving!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 16 ounces garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons tahini paste
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 -3 tablespoons water, as needed
• 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cumin powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 ounces roasted red peppers (about 1/2 pepper)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except the roasted red pepper in a food processor.
2. Process until beans are fairly well chopped, about 2-3 minutes, scraping sides every minute or so to ensure all the spices get included.
3. Coarsely chop the roasted red pepper and add to bean mixture. Process an additional 2-3 minutes depending on how creamy you like it.
4. Place in a glass container and cover tightly.
5. Refrigerate several hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Reviews

[Chef #458413]

I have never made Hummus before and fell in love with the roasted red pepper hummus you can buy at the store. This tastes just like it and is so easy to make (even for a first timer) and a lot cheaper.

[Kari936]

My local store recently changed hands and stopped carrying a 4 pepper hummas that I loved. This recipe taste so much like it that I can't even be depressed anymore. I also took your suggestion fot the homemade tahini recipe. I have have never bought tahini and have never seen it in the store adn I won't have to now. This is a great recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

[Chef de Sucre]

We enjoyed this hummus. I think next time I will cut back on the cumin a bit. Thanks!