Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Adding the peppers to this traditional Middle East dip gives it a wonderful flavour and colour, but if you don’t like it spicy, omit the hot pepper. Serve with pita triangles or fresh vegetables.

Preparation time

15 minutes

Ready in

30 minutes

Makes

625 mL

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Ingredients

  • 1 roasted Ontario Sweet Red Pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 roasted Ontario Hot Banana Pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) tahini or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) water
  • 1 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

Instructions

In food processor, combine roasted red and banana peppers, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, oil, water, garlic, cumin and salt; process with short pulses, scraping down sides occasionally, until smooth. Transfer to bowl; chill for at least 30 minutes to blend flavours or for up to 1 week.

Note: * Tahini (sesame seed paste) can be found in most grocery store delis or health food stores.

Nutritional Information

2 tbsp/25 mL:

  • Protein: 1.0 grams
  • Fat: 2.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 6.0 grams
  • Calories: 46

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