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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Make creamy, smoky roasted red pepper hummus at home with this straightforward recipe.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven broiler or set your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius).
  2. Place the red peppers on a baking sheet. Roast them under the broiler, turning every 5 minutes, until the skin is completely blackened and blistered on all sides, about 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, roast in the oven until soft and charred.
  3. Transfer the hot peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap or place them in a sealed paper bag for 10 minutes. This steams the peppers, making the skin easier to remove.
  4. Peel the charred skin off the peppers. Remove the stem and seeds. Roughly chop the roasted pepper flesh.
  5. Combine the peeled peppers, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, ice water, olive oil, salt, and cumin in a food processor.
  6. Process the mixture until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, add more ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if necessary.
  8. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add a small pinch of smoked paprika to the food processor.
  • If you do not have ice water, use very cold tap water. The cold liquid helps create a lighter texture.
  • Serve this dip with pita bread, fresh vegetables like carrots and celery, or use it as a spread on sandwiches.

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