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    Home » All Recipes » Appetizers

    Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    June 3, 2018 By Melissa Huggins / 7 Comments

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    Dip into greatness with this Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! It's filled with robust, spicy & smoky-sweet flavors. You'll be addicted to this healthy snack in no time!

    Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on a black plate. Cucumber slices and tomatoes on the side with blue napkin.

    I'm a serial snacker, so I try to keep it healthy as possible when I'm munching away. I can't say I'm always successful, but if I prep a few healthy snacks for the week, I stay on track.

    I'll usually prep on Sundays and I'll make a few batches of Air-Fried Chickpeas, my favorite No-Bake Granola Bars, Smoky Vegan Pepperoni, and this refreshing Vegan Tzatziki, and lately, instead of regular hummus, I've been making my Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

    It's kind of an ongoing joke that vegans love hummus, and maybe it's true, but honestly, I've always been a big fan, even in my non-vegan days. What's not to love? It's so flavorful, rich, hearty, and versatile. Plus, you can take it with you everywhere!

    Kalamata olives, cucumber slices, tomatoes on the side of Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.

    Table of Contents

    • Star Ingredients
    • Remaining Ingredients
    • How to make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
    • Garnish Ideas
    • What do I serve with hummus?
    • Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    Star Ingredients

    The ingredients are very similar to the plain hummus, it just has the addition of roasted bell peppers and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. You can use jarred roasted peppers or roast them yourself. It's actually pretty easy to do, and you can make extra for future recipes because they freeze really well.

    If you'd like to try your hand at it, I have easy-to-follow instructions posted with my Roasted Red Pepper Pasta recipe. You'll need one small red bell pepper in place of ½ cup jarred. Easy peasy!

    The chipotle pepper is definitely optional, but you may want to give it a try at least once. It adds a wonderful smoky & robust flavor that's completely addictive. I only add one pepper so it doesn't overpower the flavor of the roasted peppers.

    Remaining Ingredients

    • Chickpeas
    • Tahini
    • Lemon juice
    • Garlic
    • Ground cumin
    • Sea Salt
    • Cracked pepper
    • Olive oil

    Pretty simple, right?

    Overhead shot of Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus on a black plate. Pita, cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes on the side.

    How to make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    STEP 1 - It's so simple, just add all the ingredients to a food processor and process on high until you've reached the desired consistency (It should have some texture with a thick paste-like consistency). Scrape down sides as needed.

    STEP 2 - Now while the processor is running, add the olive oil and blend until combined. This will smooth it out slightly. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed. I usually add a pinch more salt and lemon juice.

    Garnish Ideas

    Paprika (smoked or regular)
    Fresh-cut parsley
    Pine nuts
    Roasted pepper strips
    Olive oil
    Fresh-cut parsley
    Cracked pepper

    What do I serve with hummus?

    You can make a huge platter with veggies, olives, vegan cheese, crackers, pita bread, dried fruit, nuts, fresh herbs, and more. It can also be used as a spread, topping, sauce thickener, and flavor enhancer. The sky's the limit!

    I’d love to hear from you

    If you make this Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below. It would really make my day. You can also follow me on Instagram and share your creation with me. Just tag me @veganhuggs and hashtag #veganhuggs so I don’t miss it.

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    Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

    Dip into greatness with this Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! It's filled with robust, spicy & smoky-sweet flavors. You'll be addicted to this healthy snack in no time!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Vegan
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: Melissa Huggins

    Ingredients

    • 1 15 oz can chickpeas , rinsed (*reserve 2 tablespoons of liquid from can)
    • 6 oz (about ½ cup) jarred roasted bell peppers , drained well & patted dry
    • 1 large chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tahini , unsalted (more if preferred)
    • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice , freshly squeezed
    • 1-2 small cloves garlic , peeled
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt , more to taste
    • Fresh cracked pepper to taste
    • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil , extra virgin

    * Optional Garnish Ideas

    • Paprika , smoked or regular
    • Fresh-cut parsley
    • Pine nuts
    • Strips of roasted pepper
    • Drizzle of olive oil
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    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a food processor. Process on high until you've reached desired consistency (It should have some texture with a thick paste-like consistency). Scrape down sides as needed.
    • Now while the processor is running, add olive oil and blend until combined. This will smooth it out slightly. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed (I usually add a pinch more salt and lemon juice). 
    • *Optional: to make it a bit creamier, you can add the reserved liquid while the processor is running. Pour 1 tablespoon first and determine if you'll need the second. For a thinner consistency, you can add a few teaspoons of water. 
    • Serve in a small bowl or plate and top with a small swirl of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, fresh-cut parsley, A few strips of roasted pepper, pine nuts, and cracked pepper. Enjoy! 

    Notes

    * If you want to roast your own pepper, you can find out how to do it here. You will need 1 small pepper. 
    * Hummus is really easy to adjust to personal taste. If you aren't sure how seasoned you'll like it, then it's best to start conservative and add as needed. 
    * For super smooth hummus, you can peel the skins off the chickpeas first. I like my hummus with some texture, so I usually don't do this. To peel, place them inside a dry towel and gently roll around. Most of the skins will loosen.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    1. Suzanne Gibson

      January 09, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious hummus! Thanks so much for the recipe!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        January 11, 2022 at 9:48 am

        You are welcome, Suzanne! I am glad you tried and liked this hummus recipe. 🙂

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    2. Jackie

      November 21, 2019 at 4:28 am

      Any idea how many days this will stay fresh for? I would like to make it for Thanksgiving this year but plan to prepare it on Tuesday. Thanks! Looks delicious!

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      • Melissa Huggins

        November 21, 2019 at 9:20 am

        Hi Jackie, It stays fresh for 3-4 days so you're good to make it on Tuesday. Thank you for stopping by. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂

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        • Jackie

          November 26, 2019 at 5:31 am

          5 stars
          Thank you! The hummus is DELICIOUS! Thank you for another awesome recipe.

        • Melissa Huggins

          December 01, 2019 at 11:33 am

          I'm so happy you liked it! Thank you so much 🙂

    3. Renee F.

      November 03, 2018 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      I was craving red pepper hummus after having it at a restaurant this week. This is way better than what I ate out and I am bringing some to work for my coworkers to try,

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