Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Spreads

This hummus recipe blends Greek and Indian influences for a uniquely spiced dip. It uses chickpeas, tahini, and roasted red peppers, seasoned with cumin, coriander, and cayenne for a warming twist. The method is quick, requiring no added oil, and results in a creamy, healthy spread perfect for pita bread or crudités. You can easily adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.

Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper

Method

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, keeping the liquid from the can to one side.
  2. Mix the cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt together thoroughly in a small bowl.
  3. Place the rinsed chickpeas into your food processor and scatter the prepared spice mix over them.
  4. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and roasted red peppers to the processor and blend until everything is well combined.
  5. Incorporate the fresh ground pepper.
  6. Continue to process the mixture until smooth, then gradually pour in some of the reserved chickpea liquid while the motor runs to achieve your preferred texture.
  7. Enjoy with toasted pita bread or use it as a versatile dip or spread.
  8. Feel free to experiment with this base recipe by altering the quantities or types of spices to create new flavours.
  9. We would love to hear about your own tasty variations.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium584400 mg

Recipe details

CategorySpreads
AuthorAnalisa