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Red Bell Pepper Hummus Recipe

By Saad Fayed, About.com

Try this red pepper hummus recipe for your next snack. The red peppers make a sensational addition to this traditional hummus recipe.

Ingredients:

  • I can (16oz -19oz) of chickpeas
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of tahini
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove of garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoon water

Preparation:

Wash and dry red bell pepper. Chop into ½ inch pieces.

In a blender or food processor, blend the chickpeas. Add red bell pepper, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, water, and salt until the ingredients form a creamy, paste-like consistency. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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