Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Undrained; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained.; 3/4 cups Jarred Roasted Red Pepper, Or More To Taste (up To 1 Cup); 1/4 cups Sesame Seeds; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Lemon Juice; 1 clove Garlic, Peeled; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1 pinch Salt To Taste; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper, To Taste (optional)

Servings: persons

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Throw ingredients into blender, except salt and optional cayenne.
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For the Vitamix: Set Vitamix to Frozen Desserts setting and let it whirl!
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Once cycle has finished, season with salt, to taste.
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I also love adding in cayenne pepper for an extra kick, but thats up to you!
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For the blender: Set blender on its highest setting and blend until smooth.
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If you dont have a very powerful blender, you may need to add more liquid.
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If youre concerned your blender isnt powerful enough, you may also want to peel chickpeas before blending.
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Once smooth, season with salt and optional cayenne, to taste.
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This tastes even better once its had a chance to chill in the fridge, so Id definitely recommend making this a few hours before you actually need it.
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I love serving this with a variety of vegetables, pita bread, tortilla chips, and crackers.
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This is also great in wraps and sandwiches!

479

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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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 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Undrained, 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Chickpeas, Drained., 3/4 cups Jarred Roasted Red Pepper, Or More To Taste (up To 1 Cup), 1/4 cups Sesame Seeds, and more.

Yes, Roasted 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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