Making the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus requires a few ingredients and can be prepared in a few minutes. It requires chickpeas, roasted red peppers, lemons, tahini, ginger, and spices.
Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
If you like hummus and also like to experiment with different flavors, you should try this vibrant-colored hummus. This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is made with chickpeas, roasted red bell peppers, tahini, lemon, ginger, salt, pepper, and ground roasted cumin. This wholesome and satisfying hummus makes an excellent dip for parties or healthy snacking. It tastes great with veggie sticks such as carrots, cucumbers, and celery. You can also enjoy it with pita bread or tortilla chips. I love to spread this hummus on bread toast. This hummus recipe does not include garlic, but I promise it is full of flavors and delicious. Making the hummus is super easy and requires only a high-power blender or food processor. If you want to make spicy roasted red pepper hummus, add green chilis or jalapeno pepper with a few seeds. I like to sprinkle red pepper flakes on top to make it slightly spicy.
How To Make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend everything until well combined, smooth, and creamy. Use the blender baton if you need to. Instead of a high-power blender, you can make the hummus in a food processor. Add more chickpea water or plain water as required to blend or to reach your desired consistency.
Transfer the roasted red pepper hummus to a serving bowl and top with desired garnishes.
Ways To Use Red Pepper Hummus
There are various ways to enjoy this healthy hummus. Here are some suggestions to get you started. You can sprinkle white or black sesame seeds on hummus before serving. Place some jalapeno rings on the top if you want to add some heat to the hummus. Drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle smoked paprika, sweet paprika, or cayenne pepper. I like to top the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with my favorite sumac and red pepper flakes to make it a little spicy. If you like to have spicy hummus, add green chilis, jalapeno peppers, or cayenne pepper. Add smoked paprika to enhance the smoky flavor.
Serve the hummus with cucumber sticks or slices. Or, serve with other veggie sticks such as carrots and celery. Serve it with crackers or pita bread. You can also serve the roasted red pepper hummus with tortilla chips. Spread it on whole wheat or multigrain bread toast for a healthy snack.
Storing Suggestions
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus will last for 4-5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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Recipe Card
Chickpea Water (Aquafaba): Chickpea water, or aquafaba, makes the hummus fluffy and creamy. So, reserve your chickpea water until you make the hummus. However, instead of chickpea water, you can use cold water. Red Peppers: I like to use jarred roasted red pepper hummus for easy and quick preparations. But, you can roast the fresh bell peppers at home if you prefer. Ginger: It adds an earthy flavor to the hummus. But, if you do not want to use ginger, skip it. Tahini: If you do not have tahini, you can still make this hummus. Instead of tahini, add 2 tablespoon of toasted white sesame seeds. However, do not add sesame seeds without toasting them. Spiciness: To add some heat to this roasted red pepper hummus, add green chili, jalapeno pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste. Blend with the rest of the ingredients. Once the red peppers are cooled, remove the skin with your hands. If the skin does not come off easily, place the pepper in a bowl of water for a minute and then remove the skin. A little bit of black skin here and there is fine. Cut the bell pepper and remove all the seeds from inside. Now it is ready to use for hummus.
