Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita Chips
A creamy and flavorful hummus made with roasted red peppers, perfect as a dip or spread, served with crispy homemade pita chips.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large roasted red bell pepper, peeled and seeded
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)
- 4 pita breads
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for pita chips)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for pita chips)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut pita bread into triangles and place on a baking sheet.
- Brush pita triangles with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake pita chips for 8–10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Set aside to cool.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted red pepper, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil if desired.
- Serve with pita chips.
Notes
- You can use jarred roasted red peppers to save time.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Hummus can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
- Pita chips can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, roasted red pepper, vegan dip, pita chips, healthy snack