Red Pepper Hummus

Red Pepper Hummus takes regular hummus to the next level, infusing it with a sweet, savory taste that tickles your taste buds.

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Hummus is easier to make than most people realize, and once you prepare it at home, you will skip buying it in the store. Say goodbye to preservatives and extra sodium and hello to fantastic flavor with this delicious red pepper hummus recipe. The result of making this chickpea dip is that you will have a light, creamy, and utterly delightful treat to enjoy for days – if it lasts that long!

Making hummus at home lets you be as creative as you want, especially if you’re making it for company or to take to a party or picnic. You can top your hummus with chopped roasted red peppers, black or kalamata olives, sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, parsley, caramelized onions, pine nuts, sesame seeds, or finely chopped garlic. Any of these make a beautiful presentation against the backdrop of the light red hummus.

This recipe tastes even better when making your own roasted red peppers. So, if you want to roast your own, the process of roasting peppers is simple enough:

Wash and dry the peppers
Cut into flat pieces and remove the core and seeds
Place peppers skin side up on a greased baking sheet and broil until the skin chars
Remove from broiler and peel away the skin
Store cooled roasted peppers in a plastic bag or airtight container

However, you can also buy some excellent roasted peppers to save time and make this recipe quick and easy to prepare. Either way, this hummus recipe will turn out delicious!

Is Red Pepper Hummus Healthy?

Hummus is a very healthy dish; adding red peppers increases its nutritional value. Chickpeas provide fiber and protein; red peppers add a healthy dose of vitamins A and C. The many great ingredients in red pepper hummus include beneficial antioxidants, iron, calcium, and minerals.

What Is Aquafaba?

Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas. Until recently, I always drained the liquid down the sink. I know better now because aquafaba is a fantastic substitute for egg whites. Aquafaba is also a perfect meringue substitute since it can whip into stiff peaks. It can also be used in macarons, frosting, mayonnaise, ice cream, baked goods, and more. I recommend buying low-sodium chickpeas in a BPA-free can when using their liquid.

INGREDIENTS

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
1/8 cup aquafaba (reserved chickpea liquid)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
Olive oil for drizzling
Paprika for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

Combine ingredients

Cook

Blend, season, blend again

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How to Make Ahead and Store

If roasting peppers at home, you can make those a day or two ahead of time. The hummus can be prepared ahead of time because it remains fresh in the refrigerator for up to 7 days in an airtight container. You can freeze it for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. I recommend freezing hummus in ice cube trays and placing the frozen cubes in a zipper freezer bag for individual snack portions. Thaw frozen hummus in the fridge before use.

Does It Matter What Type of Olive Oil I Use?

Because you are only using a drizzle of olive oil over the top, it is best to use high-quality extra virgin olive oil. I recommend olive oils from Greece, Italy, or Spain. I keep a small bottle of imported olive oil for this purpose. It’s not for cooking, only for the finishing touches of special dishes. The taste makes a tremendous difference.

What Are the Best Dippers to Serve with Red Pepper Hummus?

Toasted pita bread, crackers, bagel chips, and vegetables are all good for dipping. Gluten-free crackers or toasted bread are good to have on hand when putting out regular wheat bread or crackers. My favorite veggies for hummus are jicama slices, zucchini, yellow squash, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes, carrots, cucumbers, celery, and asparagus spears. If you have never tried jicama slices with hummus or guacamole, you don’t know what you’re missing.

Serving Suggestions

Red pepper hummus is a perfect appetizer to any picnic or buffet. You can top the hummus with Caramelized Onions for a savory flavor boost. Serve it alongside this Greek Cucumber Salad or as a snack with these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips. This roasted red pepper hummus will surely please, no matter how you serve it.