Description
A smooth and creamy roasted red pepper hummus packed with bold, smoky flavor and a rich tahini base. Perfect as a dip or spread for snacks and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup runny tahini
- 2 roasted red peppers (drained)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice from 2 lemons
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons ice cold water (as needed)
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to a pot and cover with water. Stir in the baking soda.
- Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 minutes until the chickpeas are very soft and skins begin to float.
- Scoop off the skins that rise to the top, then drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- In a food processor, combine tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the cooked chickpeas, roasted red peppers, olive oil, paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and optional cayenne.
- Blend for 3–4 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Add ice cold water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or spices if desired.
- Transfer to a container and chill in the refrigerator before serving for best flavor.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Peeling chickpeas improves texture but can be skipped for convenience.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting cayenne and red pepper flakes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Drizzle extra olive oil and sprinkle paprika on top before serving for presentation.
- If too thick, add more cold water or lemon juice gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boil and Blend
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
