Best Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 F. Place red bell pepper and jalapeno, if using, in an oven-safe dish and drizzle with olive oil.

2. 2

   Insert peppers into the heated oven and let them roast for 25 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   In a food processor, blend garlic, tahini and lemon juice.

4. 4

   When ready, remove the roasted peppers from the oven and put them into the processor.

5. 5

   Run processor briefly to blend.

6. 6

   Now add chickpeas, sumac, salt, hot paprika and olive oil.

7. 7

   Run processor to puree.

8. 8

   Test, and if hummus is too thick, add a little of the chickpea can water or more lemon juice if you prefer.

9. 9

   Run processor again until you reach desired creamy texture.

10. 10

    Serve with pita bread and your choice of vegetables for dipping.

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