Homemade Red Pepper Hummus Dip |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A deliciously healthy ‘no-oil option’ hummus that you can be enjoying in minutes. Flavors are well-matched and portioned, leaving you craving more. Ingredients:
1 15 ou can of no salt added garbanzo beans (chick peas) or freshly prepared from dried beans |
2 large roasted sweet red peppers, water-packed in jar (recommend: divina brand) or freshly roasted, skins removed |
2 tb sesame tahini (recommend: arrowhead mills organic) |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
3 tb fresh lemon juice (about 1 1/2 lemons) |
1/2 tsp cumin |
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, ground (or more depending on desired heat level) |
1/4 tsp sweet or smoked paprika |
1/4 tsp fine sea salt |
2 tb extra virgin olive oil (fruity variety if possible) optional |
Directions:
1. Blend the above ingredients in your food processor or blender until quite smooth.
2. Drizzle olive oil into mixture while blending if desired. Adding olive oil will lend additional smoothness and flavor - but it is not necessary for this recipe.
3. Transfer to serving bowl.
4. Top with a sprinkling of paprika and chopped parsley and enjoy!
5. You can prepare this dip in advance. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days (but it won’t last that long!).
6. Serve with fresh vegetables, soft or toasted breads.
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