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 red bell pepper or 1 roasted red pepper (from jar); One 15-ounce can chickpeas; 3 tablespoons tahini; 4 basil leaves, plus for garnish; 2 cloves garlic; Juice of 1 lemon; Pinch chili powder; 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or the oil from the roasted red pepper jar, plus for garnish; Salt and pepper; Pita chips and crudites, for serving

Servings: persons

1 red bell pepper or 1 roasted red pepper (from jar)
One 15-ounce can chickpeas
3 tablespoons tahini
4 basil leaves, plus for garnish
2 cloves garlic
Juice of 1 lemon
Pinch chili powder
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or the oil from the roasted red pepper jar, plus for garnish
Salt and pepper
Pita chips and crudites, for serving

1
Set the red pepper over a gas burner on high and rotate with tongs until blackened on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer the pepper to a bowl, cover with a dish towel, and set aside to steam for a couple of minutes.
3
Rub the pepper with paper towels to remove the skindon't worry if bits of skin remain; they'll lend some charred flavor.
4
Stem and seed the pepper, and then roughly chop.
5
(If using a jarred pepper, simply stem, seed and chop.)
6
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, basil, garlic, lemon juice and chili powder.
7
Process until combined.
8
With the motor running, drizzle in oil and then slowly add water (about 1/4 cup) until the desired consistency is reached; bear in mind that the hummus will thicken in the refrigerator.
9
Season with salt and pepper, and chill before serving to let the flavors meld.
10
Garnish the hummus with a basil sprig, and drizzle with olive oil.
11
Serve with pita chips and crudites.

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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 red bell pepper or 1 roasted red pepper (from jar), One 15-ounce can chickpeas, 3 tablespoons tahini, 4 basil leaves, plus for garnish, 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.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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