Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy and flavorful Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus, a crowd-pleasing dip that's as versatile as it is delicious! This homemade hummus starts with the rich sweetness of oven-roasted red bell peppers and the mellow nuttiness of roasted garlic, blended to perfection with hearty chickpeas, tahini, and a vibrant splash of fresh lemon juice. Infused with warm spices like ground cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe delivers smoky, tangy, and subtly sweet notes in every bite. Perfect for entertaining, meal prep, or simply as a healthy snack, this hummus pairs beautifully with crisp veggies, warm pita bread, or your favorite crackers. Ready in under an hour and easy to customize, it’s a must-try for Mediterranean food lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams chickpeas (canned or cooked)
- 2 medium red bell peppers
- 1 head garlic
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Cut the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves, drizzle with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, wrap it in aluminum foil, and place it on a baking sheet.
Cut the red bell peppers in half, remove the seeds and stem, and place them cut-side down on the same baking sheet.
Roast the garlic and red peppers in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are charred and the garlic is soft.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the peppers cool slightly. Once cool, peel off the charred skins from the peppers and set the flesh aside.
Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins and place them in a food processor.
Add the roasted red peppers, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water to the food processor.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, lemon juice, or water as needed to achieve your desired flavor and consistency.
Transfer the hummus to a serving dish, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and garnish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika if desired.
Serve with pita bread, raw vegetables, or use as a spread in sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.4 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3009 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.8 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.9 g | 157% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3867 mg | 297% | |
| Iron | 16087.6 mg | 89376% | |
| Potassium | 2316 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
