Red Pepper Hummus
- Yield 10 to 12 servings
Red pepper hummus makes a great party dip and is delicious served with pita chips or your favorite crackers.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red pepper, roasted and peeled
- 1 -- (19-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 -- garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 cup sesame tahini*
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- -- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- -- Hot sauce, to taste, optional
Instructions
- Puree all ingredients in a blender or a food processor fitted with the metal blade 1 minute until smooth. Makes 3 cups.
*You can use roasted peppers from a can or jar. Or roast your own: Cut the pepper in half. Remove seeds and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Broil close to element 10 minutes until skin is black and blistered. Place peppers in a paper bag; seal and let cool 20 minutes. Peel away skin.
