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Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

May Simpkin
This easy hummus variation combines deliciously sweet Romano red peppers with traditional chickpeas, tahini and lemon juice for a vibrant alternative. Packed with flavour, try it as a side accompaniment or as a super healthy dip or snack with fresh vegetable crudités.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 large Romano Peppers or red bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • Juice 1/2 lemon or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp Warm water for desired consistency
  • 1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes to garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180
    Halve peppers and remove seeds. Cut into small chunks and toss with a little olive oil in a large bowl
    Place on a lined baking sheet
    Roast in the oven for 20mins to soften taking care not to char the edges
  • In a food processor, add the chickpeas and scrape in the roasted peppers
    Add the tahini, garlic, cumin and lemon juice, salt and pepper
    Blend for around 20 secs, then scrape down the sides and blend again
    Add a little warm water until you have a thick smooth dip
    Taste and add more lemon juice or seasoning as desired
  • Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle some chilli flakes as a garnish
    Serve with fresh vegetable crudités such as carrot or celery sticks, cucumber batons or radishes
Keyword Hummus, Red pepper hummus