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Roasted red pepper hummus with celery sticks.
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

An easy roasted red pepper hummus recipe flavoured with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper!
Course Snack
Cuisine Middle East
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 112kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 2 Roasted Red Peppers I use jarred peppers in oil
  • 400 g Tin of Chickpeas drained (RESERVING THE WATER)
  • 2 tablespoon Tahini Paste
  • 1 Lemon juice only
  • 3 Garlic Cloves peeled
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ Sea Salt

Instructions

  • Drain the chickpeas but reserve the chickpea water as you will need this later.
  • Place all of the ingredients in the food processor (apart from the reserved chickpea water) and switch the machine on. After 30 seconds or so, scrape down the sides of the processor with a spatula and switch it on again until you get a smooth hummus-like consistency.
  • Use the reserved chickpea water to thin the hummus a little if you need to. I like it chunky and rustic so I only need to use a couple of tablespoons. Season with salt at this point too.
  • Spoon the hummus into an airtight container and store it in the fridge.

Notes

Top Tips:
  • I prefer using roasted red peppers from a jar as they have a really sweet flavour. If you want to roast your own, place the peppers on an oven tray, drizzle with olive oil, and roast at 180c (160 fan/ Gas 4) for 30 minutes. You can either peel the skin off or leave it on for a more rustic style hummus.
 
Variations:
  • Make it spicy by adding a teaspoon of hot chili powder.
  • Drizzle over extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts for an extra special touch.
  • Love garlic? Use another clove!
  • As I often make this hummus for my children I don't tend to add much salt, but feel free to season the hummus as you like.
 
    Storage:
    The prepared hummus will keep in the fridge for up to a week. Make sure it's in an airtight container!
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    112
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    132
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    206
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    17
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    214
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    13
    mg
    16
    %
    Calcium
     
    40
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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