Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

Name: Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed); 1/2 cup roasted red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Drain& rinse chick peas/garbanzos, reserving liquid.
2
In small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, cayenne (use less if you don't want it very spicy, but we like it with 1/2 tsp),& salt, mixing throughly.
3
Put garbanzo beans/chick peas in bowl of food processor with chopping blade,& sprinkle the spice mixture over the top evenly.
4
Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic,& roasted red peppers, and blend until well mixed.
5
Add the fresh ground pepper.
6
Once the hummus gets smooth, add some of the reserved liquid from the chick peas/garbanzos while it is being processed, until it reaches the desired consistency.
7
Serve with toasted pita bread or as a dip or spread with almost anything.
8
Have fun with this basic recipe- you can change the amounts or even the actual spices used to change the flavor of this healthy dip.
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Please share your discoveries!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed), and more.

Yes, Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus

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