Boom! That’s it, my friends! This is an easy one. It’s really just roasting some peppers then using a food processor. I do love easy. Store bought hummus can be okay, but I’ve found that it’s more often than not sort of drippy in consistency, too oily, or generally lacking in flavor. I like my hummus with some OOMPH, so that’s what we’re doing here today. Yep, we’re not making any regular old hummus, which I do love, but instead we’re making… Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! Yes! It’s one of my favorite recipes for snacking, though I love to have it in the refrigerator for us for a quick and easy lunch. More on that below! Let’s talk about how we make the recipe, shall we? To roast the peppers in the oven, preheat oven to 400 degrees or set it to broil. Set the peppers onto a baking sheet (aluminum foil will make for easy cleanup), and bake for 20-30 minutes, until the skins are blackened and blistered, turning occasionally to evenly roast the peppers. To roast the peppers in the oven broiler, set your oven to broil. Set the peppers onto a baking sheet (aluminum foil will make for easy cleanup), skin sides up, and broil for 5-10 minutes, until the skins are blackened and blistered, turning every few minutes to evenly roast the peppers. Peel, stem and seed, then chop the peppers. Learn How to Roast Chili Peppers here with more detailed instructions.
For the Hummus
Next, add the red peppers to a food processor along with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin and garbanzo beans (or chick peas). Process to form a paste. Slowly add the olive oil in a smooth drizzle while continuing to process until the hummus becomes thick and creamy. There is nothing better than creamy, smooth hummus. YUM! Transfer to a bowl and garnish with spicy red chili flakes and extra olive oil. Serve with pita bread. Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my recipe for roasted red pepper hummus. It’s definitely a good one! Great for game day, your next holiday party, outdoor gathering, or for a nice and healthy snack pretty much anytime! It’s one of our favorites. NOTE: This recipe was updated on 3/27/20 to include new information and video. It was originally published on 12/19/19.
