Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I could live on hummus. Okay, I still need my cupcakes and all that, but hummus is one of my favorite snacks and sides to my lunch. I used to just buy the store-bought hummus, then one day I finally decided to make it at home instead. Homemade hummus is SO much better, so if you haven’t tried it yet you really need to. I don’t think I could call the stuff at the store authentic hummus, since many times the second ingredient in them is soybean or canola oil. And they contain preservatives — I’ll take fresh, please! Hummus is easy to make at home, so skip the store-bought stuff and taste the difference. This roasted red pepper hummus is over the top delicious! It is full of that irresistible freshly roasted red bell pepper flavor, and you’re going to have a hard time putting it away. With this hummus recipe, I chose to use a moderate amount of tahini and lemon juice so it’s not overpowering the red pepper in the hummus. If we are going to call it a red pepper hummus, we better let that flavor shine, right? Now I need to go make another batch because mine disappeared in no time! Try this and you’ll see why!
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Ingredients
Red bell peppers Chickpeas Lemon juice Tahini Garlic Salt Cumin Olive oil Red pepper flakes and parsley (for garnish)
How to Make Hummus at Home
Broil the red bell peppers until charred, then peel them and let them cool completely.
Add chickpeas, tahini, garlic, salt, cumin, and lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Add peppers and olive oil to the mixture and pulse until creamy.
Can I Use Jarred Roasted Red Peppers?
Yes, but I think using homemade roasted red peppers gives this hummus a better, fresher flavor.
How Long Does Hummus Last?
Homemade hummus will last up to five days if kept in a sealed container in the fridge.
Can You Freeze Hummus?
Actually, yes! You can freeze hummus. You’ll want to freeze it in a freezer-safe container. Pop it into the fridge the day before you plan on eating it to let it thaw.
What to Eat with Hummus
This roasted red pepper hummus tastes good with pretty much anything! A few of my favorite ways to eat hummus are:
With pita chips With fresh veggies As a spread on sandwiches With pretzels In salad dressings …and more!
Tips for the Best Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Roast the red peppers yourself for the best flavor. Don’t add more garlic than the recipe calls for — it can easily overwhelm the hummus. Use a high quality tahini (cheaper tahinis often taste quite bitter).
More Hummus Recipes You’ll Love:
Classic Hummus Recipe Avocado Hummus Roasted Garlic Hummus Sun Dried Tomato Basil Hummus Ranch Hummus Spicy Chipotle-Lime Hummus
