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Vagner Carvalho

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Lemon and Tahini

Roasted red peppers give hummus sweetness, color and extra moisture. This version uses jarred peppers and canned chickpeas to keep preparation straightforward, with careful draining so the dip does not become watery.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Flavor resting 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed, about 250 g drained
  • 1/2 cup (125 g) well-drained roasted red peppers from a jar, packed in water or brine
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) well-stirred tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus an optional drizzle for serving
  • 1 small garlic clove, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
  • 2–4 tablespoons ice-cold water, as needed

Equipment

  • Food processor, sieve and flexible spatula

Method
 

  1. Rinse chickpeas and drain well. Drain roasted peppers thoroughly and pat off excess surface liquid. Reserve a few chickpeas only if you want a garnish; they are part of the measured can.
  2. Blend tahini and lemon juice in a food processor for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides. Add garlic, cumin, salt and olive oil and process for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add chickpeas and peppers. Process for 2–3 minutes, pausing to scrape the bowl. Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus is smooth and spoonable. Do not add all the water before assessing the moisture from the peppers.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and let stand for about 15 minutes so the garlic and lemon settle into the mixture. Taste and adjust salt or lemon a little at a time. Serve with vegetables or pita, adding an optional oil drizzle if desired.

Notes

Times are planning estimates; use the listed doneness cues. Nutrition is an approximate ingredient-based estimate for one-sixth of the hummus, about 1/3 cup, without serving extras.