Name: Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Chickpea Hummus Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3 medium Red Bell Peppers; 1½ cup Chickpeas ((canned)); 1 small Onion ((Diced)); 2 cloves of Garlic; 1 small Chipotle peppers; ¼ cup Soaked Cashews ((soaked in warm water for 3 hours)); 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice; ½ teaspoon Red Chili Flakes; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; - - Salt to Taste

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Dig into this homemade Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Chickpea Hummus Recipe that is light, smooth, and lusciously creamy with a tang of fresh lemon and the hotness of chipotle peppers. The smoky sweetness of the roasted bell peppers lends a bewitching deliciousness to anybody who is captivated by them.

The best part is that this creamy hummus comes together in less than 30 minutes and is great for year-round entertaining!

If you have been buying hummus tubs from your nearby grocery store till now, it’s time to prepare the creamiest and yummiest hummus at home that perfectly rivals the store-bought ones.

Curious to know how it is prepared?

Well, to begin with, this recipe uses canned chickpeas, which means we saved a lot of time in soaking and boiling the chickpeas, and within 10 minutes, we have a silky, creamy hummus made with healthy, feel-good ingredients.

Plus, this roasted red bell pepper and chickpea hummus is surprisingly easy to make, and falling in love with it is even easier.

Reasons You’ll ♡ Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Chickpea Hummus Recipe

This super yummy red bell pepper hummus is undoubtedly a winner. You will love to indulge in its lusciousness because —

Quick and straightforward to make
Uses just a handful of ingredients
Rich and flavorful
Incomparable smoky and robust taste
Fresh and hearty
Extremely versatile, and
Highly addictive!

Its sweet yet spicy flavor is genuinely irresistible and will leave your taste buds tantalized. Make it for your upcoming party, which will surely please all your guests!

What is Hummus

Hummus is the quintessential Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dip made by blending boiled chickpeas, tahini, garlic, fresh lemon, and olive oil. Hummus means ‘chickpeas’ in Arabic, and the recipe is traditionally called ‘hummus bi tahini.’

Tahini is the spread prepared from sesame seeds, forming an essential part of the usually prepared Hummus. But this is a variant recipe and does not use tahini.

Instead, we are using cashews and roasted red bell peppers. This ultra-smooth, fluffy, and creamy dip is packed with plant-based proteins and is quick and easy to prepare with just a few ingredients.

So, with all the exhilaration that this recipe brings, let’s begin to prepare it.

Ingredient list for Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Chickpea Hummus Recipe

Red bell peppers — The highlighting ingredient in this recipe, red bell peppers bring in a twist to the whole recipe with their sweet-peppery flavor and vibrant color.

Chickpeas — This star ingredient adds structure to the entire recipe. I am using canned chickpeas here. You can use the freshly boiled chickpeas too. These protein-rich legumes are an excellent folate, dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, iron, and zinc source.

Onions — They add a soulful and earthy flavor to the hummus. It also brings its distinctive sweetness along.

Garlic — It adds the quirky pungency that we so much love in our dishes.

Chipotle peppers — They are added to the recipe for their robust, smoky flavor and hotness.

Cashews — Cashews soaked in warm water for 3 hours are used in our Hummus to add a rich texture and the right amount of creaminess to the recipe. In addition to that, cashews are rich in vitamins and a good source of magnesium and zinc.

Lemon juice — Added for its tanginess, which is much needed to complement the smoky and spicy flavor of the recipe.

Red chili flakes and cumin seeds — Spices add a zing to any recipe. So will they in this recipe, too.

Oil — We are using olive oil in our hummus, knowing how beneficial it would be to our health, not to mention the smoothness and flavor that it brings to the recipe.

How to make Roasted Red Bell Pepper And Chickpea Hummus Recipe

Whipping Hummus from scratch is easy; you can prepare it in just 10 minutes in a food processor or a blender.

Roast the bell peppers — Start by roasting the red peppers halves in a preheated oven until soft and slightly charred. Remove the charred bell peppers from the oven and allow them to cool. Remove the excess charred skin and allow it to cool.

Add everything to a food processor — Add the drained chickpeas and the rest of the ingredients along with charred red bell peppers to a food processor. Pulse until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add 2-3 tablespoons of water until the desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust the seasonings. That’s it; you are all set!

Serve — For a serving that looks as tempting as the dish itself is, transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with a few chopped tomatoes, and some boiled chickpeas, and finally drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top.

Serving Suggestions

The roasted red bell pepper and chickpea hummus is excellent as a dip and can be savored on its own. Here are some other ways I like to serve this red bell pepper hummus —

Serve it with toasted pita bread, naan bread, crackers, and fresh veggies
Layer your sandwiches, wraps, or burger with this hummus
Turn it into a salad dressing
My favorite – Falafels!

Expert tips and variations

Spicy flavor — Skip chipotle pepper if you don’t like spicy hummus. Chipotle peppers are added for their distinct smoky flavor and hotness, but they can be skipped if you don’t like spicy foods.

Substitute for Cashews — Cashews can be swapped with tahini if you like its earthy, nutty flavor over the subtle taste of cashews. Traditionally, hummus from Middle-east cuisine uses tahini as a significant ingredient for the recipe. You can add ¼ cup of tahini instead of cashews in this recipe.

Substitute for canned chickpeas — You can use dried chickpeas instead of canned chickpeas. In such a case, you must soak the chickpeas overnight and then pressure cook them for 50- 60 minutes to ensure they are tender and soft.

Textured or smooth? — I prefer my hummus to have some rustic texture, so I left the chickpea’s skin intact. If you prefer a smooth texture for your hummus, you can peel off the boiled chickpeas and discard the skin before grinding them in the food processor. This results in creamier and smoother hummus.

Store-bought roasted red bell peppers — Although roasting bell peppers does not take long, you can conveniently use the store-bought ones if you want to save time.

Let me know what you think!

I honestly believe I could have never found anything better in stores than this hummus recipe I can conveniently make at home. It is the best Hummus recipe you would have ever encountered!

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