Don’t spend your good money on tiny containers of store-bought hummus! Make your own! This recipe is a fun twist on traditional hummus recipes. The chipotle pepper and cumin lend a bit of heat and smokiness, while the cilantro brightens the flavor. Perfect for entertaining a crowd! Serve with pita chips and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
- 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
Place the garbanzo beans, water, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, and cumin in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are coarsely chopped into the hummus base. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.
Prep time: 15 mins / Cooking time: – / Total time: 15 mins
Serving: 20 / Yield: 5 cups
Calories: 89.6
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