Roasted red pepper hummus- oil free, sugar free, delicious and healthy! Can be used as a dip with vegetables or chips or as a spread on a sandwich or wrap. Made with canned chickpeas, 1/2 jar of roasted red bell peppers (or you can roast your own), medjool dates, garlic and lemon! So simple and tasty.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 roasted red bell pepper- you can either roast it yourself or use about 1/2 jar of roasted bell peppers
- 1 can chickpeas, low sodium or no salt added. Drain but save the liquid for blending.
- 1/4 cup tahini- makes it super creamy without adding any extra oils
- 2 pitted dates- adds natural sweetness without adding sugar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 large lemon juiced- about 2 tbsp
- about 1/4 cup of reserved chickpea liquid or more to get desired thickness
- salt to your taste- about 1/4 to 1/2 should be good, or omit completely to make this recipe salt free
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to your taste, or omit for salt free option. Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus – Oil Free
Chickpeas, roasted red bell pepper, tahini, garlic, dates
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 roasted red bell pepper you can either roast it yourself or use about 1/2 jar of bell peppers
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 pitted dates
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 large lemon juiced
- about 1/4 cup of reserved chickpea liquid or more to get desired thickness
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to your taste, or omit for salt free option. Store in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
