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Roasted Red Pepper Spicy Hummus Recipe

Spicy hummus is an easy, homemade dip made with creamy chickpeas, tahini, and roasted red pepper, all blended in a food processor. With a kick of cayenne pepper, it’s perfect for pairing with pita bread, chips, or fresh veggies.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, dip, hummus
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Tamara

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 whole Roasted red pepper or ¾ cup chopped jarred peppers
  • 1 15 ounce Chickpeas
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1-2 teaspoons Cayenne pepper adjust to desired spice level
  • ½ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Add your tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and roasted red peppers to a food processor or a blender and blend until it is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas very well, then add them into the blender or food processor along with the garlic, cayenne pepper, and salt.
  • Blend the mixture on high for 2-3 minutes until it is smooth and creamy. Add 1 ice cube in at the end and blend until it is fully dissolved and blended. 
  • Taste the hummus and add salt as desired to taste. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped roasted red peppers over the top. And enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 4mg
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