Charred Red Pepper Hummus
A rich smoky version of hummus.
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers
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- 3/4 cup charred peppers -- from charred peppers
- 3 1/4 cups canned or cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
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- roasted peppers for garnish
Instructions
- Using tongs, char the red peppers in the flames of a stovetop burner. The peppers should be completely black. Put the peppers in a container or bowl and cover until cool. Pull off all of the blackened skin. Remove the stem and seeds, rinse, and slice. Measure 3/4 cup of the peppers, set the rest aside.
- Combine all ingredients and peppers through paprika in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth (there will be some fine lumps). Add warm water, if necessary, to achieve the desired texture.
- Adjust seasonings. Serve topped with reserved peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 323mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1114IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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