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Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

By Samira Kazan

updated June 07, 2024

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This sweet, savory, and smoky roasted red pepper hummus requires a simple process, roasted red peppers, chickpeas, tahini, and a few aromatics. Enjoy this delicious dip with practically anything.

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Is there anything more versatile (and, let’s say, delicious) than hummus? I love making it myself, and while I simply love the classic hummus recipe , I also love experimenting with different flavors. This roasted pepper version has a smoky, sweet flavor that bursts on the tongue.

It’s perfect for dipping veggies and chips and spreading over wraps and sandwiches. Plus, this roasted red pepper hummus is so easy and quick to make when using cooked chickpeas and peppers – I’m sure you will be whipping batches of it all the time.

  • Ingredients
  • How to make roasted red pepper hummus
  • Ways to serve it
  • Try these creative hummus variations next
  • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

Ingredients

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  • Chickpeas: Use either canned chickpeas or dried chickpeas that you cook chickpeas until soft.
  • Roasted red peppers: Use jarred or roast bell peppers at home.
  • Tahini: This is a paste made from ground and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Lemon juice: To add brightness.
  • Garlic: For a delicious garlicky flavor.
  • Seasoning: Use salt and cumin to season.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to make roasted red pepper hummus

If you need to cook dried chickpeas, check the post on how to cook dried chickpeas . If you want to roast the peppers at home, check the post on roasting peppers .

Add all the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl and blend again. Optionally, add a bit of chickpea liquid or a few ice cubes to make it smoother. Taste test and adjust any of the seasonings if needed. I sometimes love adding extra garlic or more lemon juice.

Then, transfer the red pepper hummus to a serving dish and top with a little olive oil. Add a few slices of red peppers as well.

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Ways to serve it

The ways the enjoy this delicious roasted red pepper hummus are practically endless:

  • Use it as dip: For crudité, pita chips, lentil crackers , or even parmesan crisps .
  • Spread: Add it to falafel wraps and slather it on sandwiches for an extra boost of flavor.
  • Use it as a sauce: For Buddha bowls , grain bowls, or alongside your favorite protein like roasted chicken .
  • Add to a platter: Use it as one of many dips on a cheese board or veggie platter, or place it alongside other Middle Eastern mezze and side dishes.
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Try these creative hummus variations next

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Equipment

  • Blender/Food processor

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  • ▢ 20 oz cooked chickpeas 3 cups; or use 2 x15-oz cans, drained
  • ▢ 12 oz roasted red peppers 1 x16-oz jar, drained
  • ▢ 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 large lemon
  • ▢ 0.5 oz garlic 2 cloves
  • ▢ 2 Tbsp tahini
  • ▢ 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender. Process until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl and blend again. Optionally, add a bit of chickpea liquid or a few ice cubes to make it smoother.
  • Taste test and adjust the seasoning if needed. Then, transfer the red pepper hummus to a serving dish and top it with olive oil and, if wanted, a few slices of red pepper.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Equipment

  • Blender/Food processor

Ingredients

  • 20 oz cooked chickpeas 3 cups; or use 2 x15-oz cans, drained
  • 12 oz roasted red peppers 1 x16-oz jar, drained
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 large lemon
  • 0.5 oz garlic 2 cloves
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender. Process until smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl and blend again. Optionally, add a bit of chickpea liquid or a few ice cubes to make it smoother.
  • Taste test and adjust the seasoning if needed. Then, transfer the red pepper hummus to a serving dish and top it with olive oil and, if wanted, a few slices of red pepper.

Notes

Nutrition

Recipe on Alphafoodie: https://www.alphafoodie.com/roasted-red-pepper-hummus/