Name: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 15.5 oz canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 whole roasted red pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional); 2 tablespoons diced roasted red pepper (optional)

This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a dip or spread recipe that will kick your regular hummus recipe up a notch! This plant-based recipe is made with sweet and smoky roasted red peppers, fresh garlic, and tahini, and chickpeas for a combination of delicious flavors your carrot and celery sticks will be happy to be dipped into.

Overhead view of roasted red pepper hummus in a serving bowl with chopped roasted red peppers and a drizzle of olive oil over top

Make It Better At Home

Not only is this dip recipe easy to make, it is economical. Especially when you make your own roasted red peppers to go in it!

With a food processor, and a few simple steps, you will have a dip recipe ready to enjoy with your family for football night that cost much less than buying a package in the store.

What You Need To Make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Roasted Red Peppers

Canned Chickpeas

Fresh Garlic

Tahini, this is a sesame paste/butter

Ground Cumin

Ground Coriander

Tips and Recommendations

Be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas before using
Remove the skins from the chickpeas if you desire a smoother hummus texture
Substitute store bought (jarred) roasted red peppers
Add 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper with adobo sauce
Roast a jalapeno pepper and add it to the food processor with the red peppers.
Add a few toasted pine nuts to the top of the hummus along with the roasted red peppers.
Chill the hummus for at least 3 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.

side view of hummus in a blue patterned bowl

Different Ways to Enjoy Hummus

As a dip with pita chips, pretzels, and vegetable sticks.
Add it to falafel salad
Spread it on bread and top with sprouts for a sandwich
Blend it into a salad dressing. This Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing is great with ¼ cup of hummus blended in.

Other Plant Based Recipes To Enjoy

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Oven Roasted Chickpeas

Marinated Tofu Salad

Pumpkin Soup

Pico de Gallo

Air Fryer Cauliflower

Homemade Refried Beans

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Dip

Shelby Law Ruttan

Sweet and smoky roasted red peppers blended into a garlicky hummus dip for a flavor combination of sweet and savory.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings

Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients

1 15.5 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 whole roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil optional
2 tablespoons diced roasted red pepper optional

Instructions

In the base of a food processor, combined the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, cumin and coriander. Blend for around 1 minute.
Add the roasted red pepper and blend for 1 minute, until hummus is completely smooth.
Transfer the roasted red pepper hummus to a serving bowl and top with diced roasted red peppers and a drizzle of olive oil (if using).

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Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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