This easy roasted red pepper hummus can be whipped up in just 10 minutes for a flavorful and healthy snack, appetizer, or condiment that elevates sandwiches, salads, and more.
Homemade hummus is one of those things that is such a game-changer. Not only is it cheaper to make your own, but it always tastes better than the store-bought route. Slathered on fresh, warm pita bread with a drizzle of really, really good extra virgin olive oil or spread on wraps is the best. While there are so many awesome flavors that I love, I emphatically LOVE roasted red pepper hummus. This red pepper hummus starts with chickpeas aka garbanzo beans, tahini, just a touch of garlic and lemon juice. After the base is blended I whiz in roasted red bell peppers from a jar, or even better, you can roast your own.
What’s in Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
All you need are a handful of basic pantry ingredients to make this easy roasted red pepper hummus. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Garbanzo beans
- Garlic
- Tahini
- Kosher salt
- Cayenne pepper
- Lemon
- Olive oil
- Roasted red bell peppers
How to Make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This roasted red pepper hummus is such a breeze to make. There’s no cooking involved, no need to peel your chickpeas (I’ve heard before that you can peel them for an extra smooth hummus, but I don’t bother), and it’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Here’s how to make it:
- Blend your beans. Combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process for 3-4 minutes or until super smooth.
- Gradually add the liquid. Add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water and process for another minute.
- Add the red bell peppers and process for 1 more minute minutes or until smooth. Scrape the bottom of the processor and the sides to combine all of the ingredients. Add another tablespoon of water if the hummus is too thick.
- Season and serve. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, lemon juice, or cayenne pepper. Serve with chopped veggies or sliced pita bread.
What do You Eat With Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
There are endless ideas for enjoying this delicious hummus. Here are a few of my favorite ways to eat it:
- Spread it on wraps and sandwiches
- Eat with veggies and pita bread
- Enjoy with chips or crackers
- Thin it out with a bit of water and olive oil and use as a salad dressing
- Dollop in salads or add to grain bowls
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15- ounce can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ lemon juiced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup roasted red bell peppers jarred or roasted from fresh, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process for 3-4 minutes or until super smooth.
- Add the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water and process for another minute. Add the red bell peppers and process for 1 more minute minutes or until smooth. Scrape the bottom of the processor and the sides to combine all of the ingredients.
- Add another tablespoon of water if the hummus is too thick. Taste for seasoning and add more salt, lemon juice, or cayenne pepper. Serve with chopped veggies or sliced pita bread.
