This Red Pepper Hummus is healthy and incredibly easy to make. With a smoked paprika topping, it's smoky, creamy, and just the right amount of zesty - perfect for dipping fresh veggies, spreading on sandwiches, or serving alongside warm pita. Once you try homemade hummus, you'll never want to go back to the store-bought kind again!

Ingredients:

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large or 2 small red bell peppers
⅓ cup tahini
2 lemons juiced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
5-6 ice cubes

How to Garnish Red Pepper Hummus:

Drizzle of olive oil
Sprinkle of smoked paprika
Chopped parsley
Crumbled feta or pine nuts for a Mediterranean twist

Instructions:

Blend the hummus:
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, red pepper, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, ice cubes, and salt. Blend until mostly smooth.
Serve:
Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika and your favorite garnish. Serve with pita, crackers, veggies, or use as a spread.

Storage:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The flavors deepen as it sits, so it's even better the next day!

For another delicious hummus variation, try our Greek Hummus Dip!