Red Pepper Houmous
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delightful dip bursting with flavors. Velvety chickpeas blended with aromatic garlic and smoky roasted red peppers create a luscious and zesty spread. A burst of lemon juice adds a citrusy tang, while a hint of chili powder provides a touch of warmth. This irresistible hummus is perfect for parties or as a savory snack. Serve it alongside crisp celery, vibrant radishes, and crunchy breadsticks for a colorful and satisfying experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 410g can chickpeas
- 1 large garlic clove
- 2 roasted red peppers from a jar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil , plus a bit extra for drizzling
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- Italian breadsticks , celery sticks and radishes with the leaves on, to serve
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then tip them into a food processor. Peel the garlic and crush in with the chickpeas, along with plenty of salt and pepper. Whizz briefly.
- Remove any stray seeds from the peppers, then add them to the processor with the lemon juice, olive oil and chilli. Blitz again until really smooth. Taste and add extra seasoning and chilli for more of a kick, if you like.
- Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil and serve with celery sticks, radishes and a stack of breadsticks for dipping.
Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition
- Calories: 407 calories
- Fat Content: 29 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 27 grams carbohydrates
- Fiber Content: 7 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 11 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.23 milligram of sodium
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