Description
Add rich, roasted peppers and chili flakes to your standard hummus for great new color and a delicious tasting appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas (equals 1 cup dried or about 2 15 oz. cans, rinsed and drained)
- 1/3 c water
- 2 heads roasted garlic (here’s how to roast garlic the easy way)
- 2 medium red bell peppers, roasted and seeded (here are some great methods, and if you skip steaming and peeling I won’t tell)
- about 2 Tbs olive oil for roasting the garlic and peppers
- 4 Tbs lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ – ½ tsp red pepper flakes (use more if you’re spicy), plus a pinch for garnish
- a scant ¼ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Put the chickpeas in a food processor and process until they’re a paste. Add the water and process until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients one at a time, processing after each addition. Continue processing until everything’s well blended and smooth. If the hummus seems too thick, add more water a few tablespoons at a time until it’s the right consistency.
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired