Treat yourself to this delicious Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! This recipe is easy to prepare and so scrumptious. It makes a great snack or appetizer that your whole family will love!
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Ginnie's Take
I don't know about you, but I love hummus! It makes a healthy snack, especially when paired with fresh veggies. And it's perfect for parties, too. Pretty much everyone and their mother loves it, right? I've been making homemade hummus for years, and this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe is a favorite. It's creamy, delicious, and packed with flavor. You are going to love it!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Tasty Flavor - This creamy hummus dip is bursting with bold flavors! Paired with fresh veggies and pita chips, it's a healthy treat you won't be able to resist.
- Easy to Make - Have you ever made hummus? If not, you might be surprised by just how simple it is to make! You only need a few ingredients to make this easy hummus recipe, and it's ready in less than 15 minutes.
- Great Snack + Appetizer - Serve this flavorful dip anytime you're craving a tasty snack, and serve it as an appetizer at parties, too. It's a total crowd pleaser!
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Ingredients
This creamy red pepper dip is made with ingredients you can find in any store! Here's what you'll need:
- Chickpeas - Canned chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) form the dip's base.
- Red Peppers - You'll also need some roasted red peppers. I used bell peppers from a jar, but if you prefer, you can roast your own.
- Tahini - A little tahini (a sesame seed paste) gives this hummus its authentic flavor.
- Lemon - Fresh lemon juice brightens up all the other flavors.
- Garlic - A fresh garlic clove adds tons of flavor.
- Cayenne - A little cayenne adds a hint of spiciness that's so delish. Feel free to add more to taste, or if you don't like spicy food, you can leave it out.
- Salt - I recommend using Kosher salt for the best flavor.
This recipe is naturally vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, nut free, and gluten free, which means anyone at your table can enjoy it!
You'll Also Need
You'll need a food processor (or high speed blender) to prepare the recipe.
How to Make Red Pepper Hummus
This Red Bell Pepper Hummus couldn't be easier to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's a quick overview of the steps:
- Mince garlic. Start by pulsing a garlic clove until minced in your food processor.
- Blend hummus. Next, add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne, if using. Process everything until totally smooth. It should take about two to three minutes. If your hummus is too dry to blend, add a tablespoon of water or aquafaba (the liquid in the canned chickpeas).
- Add peppers. Lastly, you'll add the roasted red peppers. I like my hummus with the red peppers a little chunky, but feel free to blend your hummus until the peppers are totally blended in, if you prefer. Then season to taste with additional salt, lemon juice, or cayenne, if needed.
And that's all there is to it, you homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is ready to eat!
What to Serve with Hummus
This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is healthy, vegan, and gluten-free, and of course, it's super tasty! Serve it with fresh veggies (like carrots, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers), pita bread, homemade pita chips or homemade Parmesan Herb Crackers.
Storage
Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in your refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for four days. You can also freeze hummus for up to two months.
Related Recipes
If you're looking for other spicy hummus recipes, make sure to check out my Black Bean Hummus, Southwest Hummus with Spicy Corn Relish, and Spicy Chipotle Hummus next! And you'll love these other hummus flavors, too:
- How to Make Hummus (the BEST, most authentic recipe + tons of tips)
- Layered Greek Hummus Dip
- Easy Olive Hummus
- Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
- Roasted Garlic Hummus
- Pumpkin Hummus
You can also use this Red Pepper Dip in other recipes, like this Hummus Pizza, Roasted Veggie Bowl, Hummus Pitas, Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl, or Hummus Sandwich with Pesto and Veggies!
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 large clove garlic, peeled
- 1 (15.5 ounce / 439 gram) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- juice from ½ a lemon
- kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- veggies, such as cucumbers, peppers, carrots, grape tomatoes, etc.
- pita bread, pita chips, and/or crackers
Equipment
Instructions
- Pulse garlic clove in a food processor until minced.
- Scrape down sides of food processor, then add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne to garlic. Blend until totally smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add red peppers to hummus; pulse just until combined. (Do not over-process; you should still be able to see chunks of pepper.)
- Season hummus to taste with salt. Transfer to a bowl and top 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers and chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve with veggies, pita bread, pita chips, and/or crackers. Enjoy!
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This looks so good! I love roasted red pepper hummus but have never tried making it. Thanks for sharing your recipe.