Red Pepper Hummus

Red Pepper Hummus

Serves 2 cups
From book Tastes of the World
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cups dried chickpeas (or 1 can chickpeas, drained)
  • 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1/2 cup water (as needed)
  • 2 large garlic cloves

Directions

Step 1
If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight and then cook according to package instructions. Drain.
Step 2
With food processor running, drop garlic through feed tube and mince. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice; process until mixture is smooth, adding water in 1/4 cup increments if necessary. Add roasted red peppers; process until peppers are finally chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer hummus to a small bowl, drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pita chips, raw vegetables, or fresh pitas.