This roasted red bell pepper hummus gets its flavor from the roasted bell peppers and garlic. A tasty hummus that can be whipped together in less than 10 minutes.
Serve with fresh cut veggies, chips or pita bread.
Why make this hummus
Making hummus at home is not difficult. A food processor does all the hard work. All you do is add the ingredients and taste test it!
Hummus is perfect for pulling out for a quick healthy snack or for packing into your lunch box for a quick pick-me-up.
When my kids were younger, I love putting out hummus with fresh cut veggies for a mid-afternoon snack. They'd gobble it up in no time at all. They felt good with a delicious snack and I felt good about feed them something good for them!
My kids are grown up now, but they still gobble up hummus and veggies whenever I have it available and I still feel good about them eating it!
Key ingredients
- Chickpeas - also known as garbanzo beans. Use canned, drained and rinsed or make your own.
- Roasted red bell peppers - buy a jar at the store or roast your own.
- Tahini
- Garlic
- Lemon juice - use fresh squeezed for the best taste
- Olive oil
Step by step directions
- Place chickpeas, bell peppers, tahini, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor
- Pulse until smooth
- With mixer running, drizzle in olive oil until hummus reaches desired consistency
- Add salt and stir
- Top with additional chopped bell peppers for garnish (if desired)
Tips for making hummus
- If using canned beans, be certain to fully drain and rinse
- When using jarred roasted bell peppers, remove excess liquid by patting peppers dry
- Amount of olive oil added will vary depending on how creamy and thick you like your hummus. Start with 1 tablespoon then stop to taste test. Add an additional 1-2 if needed
- Save 1-2 tablespoons of chopped roasted bell peppers for a garnish
Recipe Faqs
Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Try to consume hummus within 5 days of making.
More hummus recipes
Hummus is perfect with fresh cut veggies, pita chips or baked tortilla chips or homemade grilled flatbread.
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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place chickpeas, bell peppers, garlic, tahini and lemon juice in a food processor.
- Pulse until combined
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil with food process running, until desired consistency is reached.
- Add salt and stir to combine
Notes
- Be certain to fully drain and rinse chickpeas
- When using jarred roasted bell peppers, remove excess liquid by patting peppers dry
- Amount of olive oil added will vary depending on how creamy and thick you like your hummus. Start with 1 tablespoon then stop to taste test. Add an additional 1-2 if needed
- Save 1-2 tablespoons of chopped roasted bell peppers for a garnish
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I love making hummus at home! This version looks delicious and I can't wait to try it on a veggie sandwich 🙂
Kathy says
I always dip my veggies into hummus. I need to try it on a veggie sandwich!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Hummus is such a great snack and I'm loving the idea of roasted peppers! What a flavour packed snack!!
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
Kathy I love different sorts of homemade hummus and this looks so good! I need to try this!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
I can't get enough hummus and while I usually buy mine from the store, this recipe looks a thousand times better.
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
We love any kind of hummus, and this one makes no exception! Love how easy and quick and healthy it is, especially when paired with carrots and celery sticks!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Homemade hummus is always awesome. And your roasted bell pepper version sounds really intriguing. Awesome.
Kushi says
I love a good hummus. Your version sounds and looks so flavorful and delicious!
Kathy says
Thanks, Kushi!