Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Name: Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30 ounces
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 2 can garbanzo beans (15 ounce); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 red bell pepper; 4 garlic cloves; 3 canned jalapeno slices; 1 tbsp jalapeno juice; 0.375 cup lemon juice; 0.125 cup water; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 1.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.75 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Chilled chickpeas, red bell pepper and tahini, seasoned with cayenne and cumin, a Lebanese dip.

40 min · Serves 30 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Roast Red Pepper and then seal in a large gallon sized zipper bag for an additional 15 minutes. Remove skin & seeds.
15 min
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano and red pepper flakes.
3
Blend garbanzo beans, olive oil, tahini, jalapenos, garlic and all liquids in a food processor or high powered blender.
4
Add remaining ingredients, including the roasted red pepper and bowl of dry seasonings. Blend until smooth and desired consistency.
5
Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld. Stir well before serving. Serve with sliced red bell peppers, cauliflower, cucumbers, crackers and/or pita chips!