Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
It is officially way too hot in New Mexico. Absolute torture to come home from vacation (Visiting Crete and Athens in a day) and be transported from Spring to Summer. There was no easing into the hot. Combine said hot weather with the reality of being home from vacation and there’s really not a whole lot of motivation to cook anything for dinner.
I made this recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on a particularly hot day. We don’t do a lot of dips, but when we do I try to make dip recipes that add nutritional value to the meal or snack rather than being empty calories. Hummus is great as a dip because it is made largely from garbanzo beans (or chickpeas).
Beans are filling and packed with protein and fiber which makes hummus a great addition to many no-cook summer meals and snacks. I love recipes like this because they’re so versatile. Hummus can be served so many ways. From a simple appetizer or starter to a meal with cut vegetables to part of a larger meal.
During the summer we tend to eat a lot of dinners that are appetizer or snack like. Healthy dips, lots of vegetables and fruits, and whole grains to fill up. These kind of meals are perfect for when it is too hot to turn on the oven. With this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus I served a variety of vegetables: grape tomatoes, yellow pepper, celery, and grilled whole wheat pita bread wedges.
Ways to Eat Hummus this Summer
- Simple, healthy dip to accompany raw vegetables
- Dip with Whole Wheat Pita Chips (How to Make Homemade Pita Chips)
- Alternative Spread in Sandwiches, Wraps, Pitas, or even Burgers (5 Ways to Dress up a Sandwich)
- Sauce on a Pizza or Flatbread
- A filling for deviled eggs
- Alongside falafel
What are your favorite uses for hummus?
Don’t be afraid to get creative with hummus. You can experiment with different beans, spices, or other vegetables to add in. Check out these creative hummus recipes:
- Black Bean Hummus | She Wears Many Hats
- Edamame Hummus | Skinny Taste
- Jalapeno Cheddar Hummus | Eat Live Run
- Sweet Potato Hummus | Kalyns Kitchen
- White Bean Hummus with Spinach | Craftzine
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus
Ingredients:
1 - 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (I like Bush's brand)
2 cloves garlic
1/3 - 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Tahini
juice of half of a lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon cumin
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. If additional liquid is needed, you may add a tablespoon or two of water.
Do you need to roast the chickpeas? Sorry this would be my first time making Hummas
No, I did not roast them.
This is sooo good. Best hummus recipe I have come across.
Just made this today and I absolutely fell in LOVE!!! It is SO yummy! I will be making this a lot!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!! π
This is DELICIOUS! I don’t know if I’ll ever buy roasted red pepper hummus again! I did find it pretty mild at first, though, so I added some cayenne pepper and Indian chili powder and lots of black pepper to spice it up a bit. I love how nuanced the flavor is…way beyond anything I’ve bought in the store. In fact, I’m enjoying some with fresh pitas right now!
Oops, I see it says red bell.
I’ve lived in New Mexico for over 50 years, but I need directions for roasting red pepper. Do you use red bells or red chile peppers?
Thanks for this recipe! I just made this and it’s awesome! I may have to keep this in my fridge at all times now.
Mmm, that looks so delicious! I’ve made so many flavors of hummus but I have yet to try a roasted red pepper. Yum!
There is a restaurant in town that has the most amazing roasted red pepper hummus. I never even thought about trying to recreate it at home. This looks fantastic.
Ohhhh, I can’t wait to try this. Do you roast your own red peppers or do you buy them in the store. Do you think it would work well either way?
It should work either way, just make sure to drain store bought roasted peppers. I like to roast my own when the red peppers are on sale.
Yum, this looks delish!! Thanks for sharing the recipe and stunning photos! And lucky you for the lovely vacation in Greece, fortunately before the unrest started (saw on the news this morning)
Thanks for the recipe! We always have get togethers with close friends. Everyone brings side dishes. This will be perfect, and looks so delicious!
One of my favorite hummus flavors, and I love your pita with the grill marks!
Yum! I think I’ll try this as a new afternoon snack option for my two-year-old and myself. I’m hoping she’ll like it, since she tends to like anything she can dip. Thanks for sharing!
I can never get enough of hummus and red pepper just makes it extra special π
Hummus is the perfect healthy snack! Quick, easy and delicious. Love your red pepper version I can’t wait to try it π
I want that platter of veggies, pita and hummus as my lunch today!
Katie, do you have to use tahini? I was wondering if there is some kind of substitute for it if you don’t have that one ingredient.
Tracy–I used to use tahini, but made hummus once without it because I was out and we didn’t miss it at all! It may not be authentic without it, but we add flavor with roasted garlic, cumin, garlic, cilantro, or whatever else strikes our fancy and our hummus is always a bit hit. Try it!
Hummus is definitely a good thing to have on hand for those no cook days when you just want to nibble on a few things and call it dinner.
Yum – I shouldn’t have read this while I was hungry!
This looks simple and delicious! Great inspiration for a snack! π
Yum! Looks so delish… I have to make some hummus for a snack this week!
I love that you grilled your pita bread! Looks delicious.