Best Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Creamy and Flavorful)

This recipe for roasted red pepper hummus is much better and cheaper than store-bought. Learn how to make the best homemade hummus that is easy, creamy and so flavorful!

Got a bunch of ripe sweet red peppers? Looking for tasty recipe ideas to use them up? I’m here to help!

Today’s simple recipe for creamy red pepper hummus calls for freshly roasted, vitamin-rich red peppers that are full of flavor. This vegan red pepper hummus is an amazing way to incorporate this surprisingly delicious and nutritious vegetable. Give your traditional homemade hummus a new and original peppery twist.

Warning! Every bite is pure delight!

I highly recommend accompanying it with warm homemade flatbread or these yummy vegan zucchini fritters. These ones pair perfectly together, you must give it a try.

What is red pepper hummus

Red pepper hummus is a smooth and creamy blend made with protein-packed chickpeas (garbanzo beans), roasted red peppers (Rich in Vitamin C and A), deeply-flavored tahini paste, extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and antioxidant-packed spices.

This eye-popping red pepper hummus dip originates from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s the most filling vegan spread with a gorgeously rich texture, a savory, mildly sweet, and earthy taste, and fantastic bright orangey-red color.

This recipe calls for tahini paste which you can make at home (with only 2 ingredients!) or you can buy it at the store. But if you are not a fan of tahini at all, I have a classic hummus recipe without tahini just for you.

What is red pepper hummus made of

You need a handful of wholesome, real food ingredients to make this inexpensive plant-based dip. You can safely put it on your clean eating recipe list and enjoy it whenever you need a fast, low-calorie meal. Here is what you’ll need:

• 8 whole-roasted red peppers (or about 2 cups chopped jarred red peppers)
• Cooked chickpeas (you can use canned if you like)
• Homemade tahini (it’s rediculously easy to make at home but you can use store-bought tahini if desired)
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Spices (salt, freshly ground black pepper, cumin powder, dry garlic)
• Water

As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.

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What do you eat with roasted red pepper hummus

Did I mention how versatile this healthy Mediterranean-inspired spread is?

Homemade dips and spreads can easily flavor a variety of foods and meals. You can eat this vegan-friendly hummus as a side dish with your lunch or dinner, as a topping for salads, dip it in your favorite veggies, snack it with crunchy chips, crackers or use it as a filling for sandwiches, pita bread, toasts, and wraps. Another fun way to incorporate more veggies into your kid’s diet. They will devour it in no time. I’m sure they love it!

Is hummus good for a diabetic

Red peppers along with chickpeas are high-fiber, high-protein, low glycemic index food. That’s why this delicious hummus is an excellent choice for a healthy, balanced diet for people with diabetes. Combine this creamy hummus with lots of vegetables or other clean eating foods so you can always keep your blood sugar under control. It belongs to the nutrient-dense foods that promote long-term health and satisfy your hunger – in a guilt-free way.

More Tasty Vegan Side Dishes

• Crispy Baked Baby Potatoes
• High-Protein Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
• Low-Calorie & Super Light Cucumber Salad
• 5 Minute Creamy Avocado Dip
• Gluten-Free Baked Potato-Zucchini Fritters
• Mediterranean Parsley Avocado Dipping Sauce
• Crunchy Butter Lettuce Salad
• Best Potato Salad (no eggs, no mayo)

Best Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Creamy and Flavorful)

Marinela

This recipe for roasted red pepper hummus is much better and cheaper than store-bought. Learn how to make the best homemade hummus that is easy, creamy and so flavorful!

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Resting Time 15 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Breakfast, dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine Asian-inspired, Gluten-free, Mediterranean-inspired, Vegan

Servings 6 servings

Calories 104 kcal

Equipment

• Blender or food processor
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Ingredients

  

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• 8 long red peppers rinsed, dried, roasted, cleaned from skin and seeds
• 1 1/2 cup cooked ( or canned) chickpeas drained
• 1 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed, do not use bottled lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp ground paprika
• 3 tbsp water

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 400°F / 200°C.Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse your peppers and dry thoroughly with a clean towel. Lay peppers on the sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until peppers are fragrant, tender, and well charred. (this will depend on their shape and size). If they aren't ready, leave them in the oven for a couple of minutes more. Skip steps 1 and 2 if you are using jarred roasted red peppers.
  
• Once you've roasted your peppers you need to peel them and remove the seeds. You can put peppers into a sealable plastic bag, or in a bowl and cover them with a lid or plastic wrap. Let them steam for 15-30 minutes (the longer the better, it helps to easily remove the skins off). After that, gently skin and seed your baked peppers. Be sure to let them cool enough so you don't burn yourself. You can peel and clean them under cold running water to speed up the cleaning process. Drain any excess water.
  
• In a food processor or a high-powered blender, mix all ingredients together. Combine roasted red peppers, cooked chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, water, and spices. Process until everything is well incorporated and you get a smooth and creamy consistency. Taste it and adjust the seasonings if needed.
  
• Garnish your smokey red pepper hummus with just a little ground black seed, finely chopped parsley, and drizzle with olive oil.
  

Notes

• You can use jarred red peppers (about 2 cups) if you don’t have time to roast them at home. I don’t recommend you to use raw peppers because you won’t get that smoky flavor.
• You can use home-cooked chickpeas or canned chickpeas.
• If you find your hummus too thick add 1 tbsp at a time, blend and check until you get the desired consistency.
• Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1179mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg

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