Roaster red pepper hummus

A staple food in our kitchen is hummus. I have made a bunch of different hummus recipes. Some were to pungent, and some were rather flavorless. This hummus with the addition of roasted red peppers had a really nice flavor, without being overly strong. Its a great recipe to make for a healthy lunch on crackers or pita chips. It is also a great thing to bring to party's as an appetizer. All you do is put everything in the food processor and whirl it all together. Very simple.The lemon juice gives it a nice brightness, off setting the garlic. I used jarred roasted red peppers because it was easy and convenient. If you want to roast your own peppers, by all means go for it! But I wanted to avoid a kitchen hazard which always seems to happen when I'm near an open flame lol. ;) Many hummus recipes call for tahini. I don't use it because I think it smells funky, so I just substitute it for a couple of tablespoons of sesame seeds. This makes a very yummy lunch!

Roasted Red pepper Hummus
Inspired my Emeril Lagasses recipe

3 cups drained cooked chickpeas (I used canned chickpeas)
1 roasted red bell pepper, skinned, seeded, and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2-3 tbs sesame seeds. plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons water
4 to 6 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves opt. for garnish
Paprika for garnish

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, sesame seeds, and/or parsley.