Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita chips

70 mins
8 servings

Description

A classic Middle Eastern dip with a sweet and smoky twist, served with crispy pita chips

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 cups chickpeas
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package pita bread
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place red peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until skin is blistered and charred.
  2. Step 2: Remove peppers from oven and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel off skin, remove seeds, and chop flesh into a rough puree.
  3. Step 3: In a blender or food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add roasted red pepper puree, paprika, and water to the blender. Blend until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Step 6: Cut pita bread into triangles or strips and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake in oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and golden.
  7. Step 7: Serve pita chips with roasted red pepper hummus.

Nutrition Information

Per serving

291

Calories

8.6g

Protein

11.62g

Fat

40.85g

Carbs

Recipe Details

Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:50 mins
Total Time:70 mins

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