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.
14 comments:
Roasted red pepper hummus is one of my favorites. Nice presentation with the swirls and sesame seeds.
Yum - this looks really good! I've been thinking about making hummus for a while now. I'll start off with normal hummus and then graduate to red pepper hummus.
Looks great! And so easy. Thanks!
Well now, it looks like the young lady has some good taste...move over I'm dipping in!
Oh I LOVE hummus. I always put extra lemon and kalamata olives. Hummus is the best!
I love a good hummus. Never thought of making it with roasted red pepper, though. Sounds yummy!
My daughter wants to hug your bunny.
Hummus is one of my staples, too. I noticed that when I use my immersion blender instead of my food processor it gets infinitely smoother.
Also, I use pureed white beans to replace fat in some recipes. Works like a charm and sneaks in protein and fiber!
Really love your animal photos and the turtle bread.
cookies baker lynn- yeah, Benny is a soft little bunny : )
Deb schiff- I should really buy an immersion blender! That using white beans sounds like a great idea!
Looks great, I love red pepper hummus. The seeds are a nice added touch.
We LOVE hummus around here:D
yum! I love hummus. better still that it is roasted red pepper! It's healthier than other dips too.
i'm a hummus fanatic
i love the stuff so much
excellent recipe
I made hummus last night and threw in some roasted red bell pepper and everyone loved it! Thanks for the great idea.
This is good stuff. Both hummus and roasted red peppers are my favorite. I should go hunting for canned chickpeas soon.
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