Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the Best Hummus Ever!! Throughout the years, I have made several changes to the original hummus recipe, and added different flavors. This time I added roasted red pepper, and included different garnishes. The sweet pepper gives another dimension of flavor, and the pine nuts give an added crunchy nutty taste. This dish is a hit when I have parties with friends and family. They always ask me to give them this Easy 1-2-3 recipe.
Hello my friends. This week, put aside our jars of pre-made gourmet sauces and jams, and pull out your blender to prepare a bowl of fresh homemade roasted red pepper hummus. The chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, and Greek yogurt exquisitely pack this yummy appetizer with a flavor punch along with the cumin, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. The toasted pine nut garnish aptly gives this creamy textured hummus a fabulous crunch.
Hummus & Its History
Today’s vegetarian hummus recipe comes all the way from the popular Middle Eastern & Mediterranean cuisines. The Egyptians love to soak their beautiful pita bread in this soft creamy hummus. Contrarily, the Palestinians prefer to relish this hummus as a topping on toasted bread. Moroccan people love it as chickpea soup.
Hummus is not only enjoyed differently but also prepared in diverse ways. Some folks use butter instead of olive oil while some add eggplants, cheese, eggs or tomatoes to their unique recipe. This roasted red pepper hummus recipe’s highlight is the bold flavor and color coming from the Greek Roasted Red Peppers.
Why make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus?
Personally speaking, my taste buds always crave for exotic and flavorsome dips and spreads. The same old mayo, cheese dips, and pico de gallo are no longer exciting. Therefore, to excite the palate there is the need for a fresh serving of homemade dips like hummus.
We have recently developed a fondness for this roasted red pepper hummus. Thankfully, to prepare a mouth-watering batch of the silky smooth hummus, there’s hardly any chopping, whisking, or cooking involved. The food processor does all the hard work. Within just 10 minutes your intensely deliciously dip is ready.
The sesame creamy goodness of the hummus along with the roasted red pepper and toasted nutty garnish makes this party appetizer irresistible! After a big spoonful for tasting purposes, to perfect the seasoning I let it rest in the fridge overnight. All the flavors enhance and pop up so beautifully that anyone would become a fan of this creamy hummus.
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Hummus is extremely delectable and super easy & quick to make. Along with these 2 reasons, hummus is so widely popular because it can be enjoyed in countless ways! Furthermore, the ingredients used in this vegetarian recipe make it a super healthy dip. Let’s discuss them in detail.
Hummus Ingredients: A Healthy Take
Roasted red pepper hummus includes a handful of healthy ingredients namely: chickpeas, roasted red pepper, garlic, tahini (sesame paste), Greek yogurt, parsley, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
Each of the ingredients is packed with vitamins, minerals, proteins, and health beneficial elements. Furthermore, this vegetarian recipe doesn’t require any frying or baking which sustains the ingredient’s healthy components which are often lost or minimized due to cooking!
Chickpeas, for instance, are loaded with protein. It not only aids digestion but also safeguards from various chronic diseases.
Red peppers are low in calorie content and are excellent antioxidants. Loaded with multiple medicinal properties, garlic consumption helps maintain good heart health. The highly fibrous sesame seeds are a yummy way to keep bones strong. Greek yogurt has an immense quantity of probiotics.
Parsley, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil and pine nuts are also superb for the health in diverse ways.
What Goes Well with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus?
The best part about this roasted red pepper hummus is that you can mix and match it in innumerable ways.
- Sandwich: Spread a generous portion of the hummus on your white or wheat bread. Top it with some lettuce leaves and two tomato slices. Your lip-smacking sandwich breakfast is ready.
- Naan Bread: Simple and easy, just dip your homemade naan bread in the hummus and enjoy
- Rolls/Wraps: Wrap up a zesty brunch or lunch by filling a thin flatbread with some freshly chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, a scrambled egg, and 2 big scoops of hummus.
- Pizza: Switch your homemade pizza’s usual tomato sauce with this roasted red pepper hummus! Cherish watching your friends get blown away by the tasty surprise.
- Salad: Heighten your daily salad’s health & taste quotient by tossing them up with this flavorful hummus.
- Pasta: Treating colleagues with pasta for a potluck? Prepare it with the flavorsome hummus and watch your pasta vanish in minutes.
- Grilled fish/chicken/meat: Hummus is a luscious dip that goes really well with diverse grilled cuisines.
- Soups: Zing up the bland watery soups with a tablespoon of hummus and slurp away happily.
Hummus makes a yummy appetizer. This quick and effortless recipe helps prepare a thick velvety aromatic dip or spread to complement any type of fries, grilled dishes, salads, sandwiches or even soups. Prepare this roasted red pepper hummus and jazz up your breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack delightfully! Hummus is also the perfect addition to a Mediterranean Mezze Platter and a Vegan Appetizer Board.
More Easy Pantry Staple Recipes:
- Greek Green Olive Crostini
- Nicoise Toast with Tuna Fish & Kalamata Olives
- Easy Grain-Free Granola with Nuts, Seeds & Coconut
- Summer Antipasto Salad in a Jar
As I mentioned, this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is the Best Hummus Ever!! It's a big hit when I have parties with friends and family. They always ask me to give them this recipe. I hope you get to make some soon. Let us know in the comments if you do, and share this recipe on social media tagging us @spoonabilities and use the hashtag #Spoonabilities. Until next time…
Wishing your Tasty Happenings,
Carlos Leo
Your Recipe Concierge
Update: This recipe is part of our Homemade Healthy Snacks for Virtual School Breaks collection that are also great for work-at-home virtual office breaks too!
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 -¾ cups 1x
Description
Best Hummus Ever!! This recipe was adapted from the very best, my mentor Ina Garten. However, throughout the years, I have made several changes to the original hummus recipe. This time I made a couple of changes with the garnishes and I added the Roasted Red Pepper. The sweet pepper gives another dimension of flavor and a crunchy nutty taste from the pine nuts. This dish is a hit when I have parties with friends and family. They always ask me to give them this recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- 2 Greek Roasted Red Peppers. Add more if you want a deeper pepper flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt with Oregano and Sesame or you can use kosher salt. Adjust as needed.
- ⅓ cup tahini (sesame paste)
- 6 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons). I always add more if I want more acidity.
- 2 Tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
- 2 Tablespoons Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
Optional as a garnish:
- sprinkle on some toasted pine nuts
- julianne some roasted red pepper
- drizzle some olive oil
Instructions
- In the food processor add all the ingredients and mix until becomes smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning until you are satisfied
Notes
It's very important to leave the hummus overnight to mix and concentrate the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Hey there, I'm Carlos, a food and drink enthusiast, recipe blogger and
colleen kennedy
Yummalish! I enjoy making a variety of hummus and tapenade's at home, this is a bit of a mash up of both to me.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Awesome Colleen! Sounds like this is right up your alley.
Ariella
Love all those different ways to enjoy hummus....especially being able to play around with the flavor, like this.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Yes Ariella, hummus is awesome in that you can play with so many different flavors, and make other adjustments to your taste.
Sue Ringsdorf
This is the BEST hummus I've ever had! Those roasted red peppers are key AND the pine nuts! Yum!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Thanks for mentioning the pine nuts Sue. They do add a great, unique taste.
Eileen Kelly
I love the shortcut of using those Greek roasted sweet peppers. This is a keeper, so delicious and easy to prepare.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Yes, then you don't have to roast them yourself.. and we have some in stock in our online shop, hint, hint.
Terri
Crazy for hummus and love yogurt in mine.I can't wait to try this red pepper variation!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
We are crazy for hummus too. Glad to hear you're going to try the recipe. Enjoy!
Caroline
I agree roasted red pepper hummus is definitely a favorite variation. This looks and sounds yummy!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Just wait until you taste it. You won't be disappointed.
Anne Lawton
I make hummus all of the time, but have not made roasted pepper hummus yet. Thanks for your recipe and inspiration to give it a try!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
You are very welcome!! Do give it a try... it's really delicious.
Laura
This hummus looks so creamy and delicious. And you added one of my favorite nuts.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Glad to hear that pine nuts are your favorite. Let us know if you try this recipe out. You won't be disappointed.
Scarlet | Family Focus Blog
This roasted red pepper hummus sounds delish and I love the pine nuts on top too!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Thanks for mentioning the pine nuts on top Scarlet. They are a tasty addition for sure.
Julie
I love hummus and the variation of the red pepper makes it even more interesting. I use it in so many different dishes too. Will try your recipe.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Happy to hear you are going to try our recipe Julie. Red pepper hummus really is great in so many dishes.
georgie
this looks fabulous! I love roasted red pepper hummus, and the supermarkets are running low! definitely keen to make this!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Yes, during these times the supermarkets are running low on the pre-made hummus. But we have some of the ingredients in our online pantry, and you probably have some in yours at home. Enjoy!
Irina
We love hummus, and this recipe is going to be my next cooking project. Love the flavors and texture of this roasted red pepper hummus.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
So glad to hear you will be making this red pepper hummus recipe. Do let us know when you do.
Nart | Cooking with Nart
Looks delicious. I'm a big fan of hummus. This recipe looks very easy. Will definitely give it a try.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Please do Nart. This hummus recipe IS so easy. Let us know what you think.
Taylor Kiser
Love, love, love red pepper hummus!! So delicious on everything!
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
So glad you love it Taylor. What unique things do you put it on?
Krissy Allori
I love hummus! I don't know why I don't think to make it more often. I know that I'll love the roasted red pepper flavor. Roasting veggies really bring out the flavor. Yum! Now I must have some.
Geoffrey @ Spoonabilities
Go for it Krissy. It's so easy to make and so rewarding to eat. The best bang for the buck in my opinion.