Recipe: Perfect Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus

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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus. In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, garlic, bell pepper, lemon juice, tahini, paprika and cumin and pulse until the mixture just comes together. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until incorporated. Roasted bell peppers add a smoky sweetness to the hummus.

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus You asked for more hummus recipes. One of the easiest appetizers slash dips slash snack you will ever make. It's also way better than regular hummus because of those bell peppers. You can cook Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus using 9 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus

  1. You need 2 of Red bell peppers (Medium).
  2. Prepare 2 Cups of Kabuli chana/Chickpeas (Boiled or Canned).
  3. Prepare 6 of Garlic cloves (Large).
  4. You need 1/4 tsp of White sesame seeds.
  5. It's 2 Tbsp of Extra virgin olive oil.
  6. It's 2 Tsp of Cayenne pepper.
  7. Prepare 1 Tsp of Cumin powder.
  8. You need To taste of Salt.
  9. You need 1 of Lemon (Juiced).

In case you were wondering, roasting bell peppers is a sinch! Add the tahini, lemon, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper; puree another minute until the mixture is very smooth. To serve: place the hummus on a large plate that has been lined with lettuce leaves. Make an indentation in the center of the hummus and pour in the olive oil.

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus instructions

  1. Wash & dry the Bell Peppers. Apply oil lightly all over the Bell Peppers..
  2. Roast them over open flame or in a Grill Pan. Keep turning with the help of tongs..
  3. They should be nicely charred from all sides..
  4. Remove on a plate. Cool completely..
  5. Dry roast the Sesame Seeds in a small frying pan over low heat until golden & aromat. Keep stirring to avoid burning..
  6. Remove in a small bowl. Cool completely..
  7. Place the roasted Sesame Seeds in a small Blender Jar..
  8. Add the Olive Oil & blend it to a smooth paste. Our Tahini is ready which is a vital ingredient of Hummus..
  9. Add all the other ingredients. Make sure to drain the liquid from the Chickpeas..
  10. Blend to a smooth paste. Add a little water to keep the blades running & to achieve the desired consistency..
  11. Transfer to an airtight glass container with lid. Store in the refrigerator..
  12. Use as an when required. Stays good for a month or so..
  13. Serve with Falafel, Warm Pita Bread, Garlic Crisps, Raw Veggies, etc..
  14. Enjoy!.

With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Peel off and discard charred skin. Place the peppers in a food. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and let sit until cool enough to handle.