Roasted Red Pepper Hummus {Creamy Dip!}

Name: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce can chickpeas; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon salt; Extra virgin olive oil (for serving); Paprika ( for serving); 7-8 ounces roasted red bell peppers (drained and squeezed)

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Who says that making homemade hummus has to be hard? This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe takes minimal ingredients and time. Perfect for a delicious side dish or excellent as an appetizer, too! Chickpea hummus has the perfect creamy texture that makes it dippable by just about anything!

Roasted red pepper hummus on a platter served with small naan dippers

Homemade hummus with tahini has such a distinctly delicious flavor. Not only does every bite give you that pop of goodness, but the added roasted red peppers really enhance this easy hummus recipe, too.

The great part about making hummus is that it’s a fast way to add a healthy balance of nutrients to a snack recipe that most people love!

Is it cheaper to make homemade hummus or buy hummus?

Keep in mind that most recipes are cheaper to make than to buy at the store. I love making my hummus from scratch because it gives me the freedom to alter the taste and get exactly what I want. Plus, we just grew up always making it from scratch!

Ingredients to make red pepper hummus

Chickpeas: I use canned chickpeas for this recipe because it’s fast, simple, and still gives a great taste. They’re also very easy to blend up as well.
Lemon juice: Adding a little bit of lemon juice creates an awesome citris flavor that pairs well with the other ingredients.
Tahini: To give the hummus recipe a bit more flavor, don’t leave out the tahini. I love the zestiness that it brings, especially when paired up with the lemon juice.
Garlic Cloves: Garlic is a MUST when making hummus!
Roasted red bell peppers: I buy these from the store in a jar but you can easily roast up your own peppers right at home.
Seasonings: You can add in salt and paprika to help enhance the overall flavoring, too.

How to make this chickpea hummus recipe with tahini

Drain and put the chickpeas into a food processor. Blend until they’re like a powder substance.
Add in the lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and 2-3 ice cubes – a trick I learned from my dad that lightens up the color of the homemade hummus and gives it an ice cream like texture!
Add the roasted red bell peppers and blend again to incorporate them into the hummus.
You’ll know it’s done when its homogenous and super creamy.

4 image collage to show how to make the hummus recipe with roasted red peppers

What do you dip in hummus?

There are so many food options that you can dip into hummus. Some of the foods are:

Carrots
Celery
Crackers
Pita Bread
Chips/Pretzels

And the list could go on. You can use this hummus spread or as a topping for toast, too.

Tips for making the roasted red pepper hummus

Scrape down the sides of the food processor – To blend the ingredients, make sure that you’re scraping down the sides of the food processor with a spatula frequently. (Turn off the blender before doing so)
Add more chickpeas to thicken the hummus – If the hummus isn’t the texture that you like, just add in a few more chickpeas to give it a thicker texture.
Don’t skip the ice cubes – This is a trick I’ve been using for many years that helps make homemade hummus extra creamy, almost like the texture of ice cream!
Make spicy hummus quickly – All you have to do is add some spicy ingredients to make spicy hummus dip. I like to blend in some harissa or add crushed red pepper flakes on top for a boost of extra heat!

how to store

To keep this simple hummus recipe fresh, store leftover hummus in the fridge in an airtight container. It needs to be kept cool when not being eaten.

Frequently asked questions

Is hummus better with or without tahini?

This really is up to your personal preference, but being Lebanese, tahini is never optional in our hummus! If you have allergies or don’t like tahini, use olive oil instead.

How long does homemade hummus last?

As long as you keep it stored in the fridge at a cool temperature, it should last 3-4 days. Make sure that you keep a lid on it and remind people to not bite and then double-dip into the hummus.

Can you freeze hummus?

Yes, you can totally freeze hummus! Just add it to a freezer-safe container and store it for later. You’ll have to stir it once it’s thawed but it should still taste amazing.

Naan bread dipping into roasted red pepper hummus

When it comes to creating a creamy roasted red pepper dip, this simple hummus recipe is a start. Once you make homemade hummus with canned chickpeas, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought hummus ever again.

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