Homemade Hummus with Roasted Red Pepper
 
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A simple recipe for homemade hummus with roasted red pepper. A version of your beloved hummus with a twist!
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • 250 gr (9 oz) chickpeas.
  • 1 ½ spoon of Tahini.
  • Juice from two small lemons.
  • 1 red pepper.
  • 2 garlic cloves.
  • ⅓ cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  • Salt and ground pepper.
  • ⅓ teaspoon ground cumin.
Instructions
  1. Place the chickpeas in a bowl, add plenty of water and let them soak overnight.
  2. Boil the chickpeas in plenty of water for ~ 90 minutes, until they get soft.
  3. Place the red pepper on a tray and bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (360 F) for ~ 20 minutes until the skin starts becoming black. Let it cool down, remove the skin and set the flesh aside.
  4. Add all of the ingredients in a food processor and create a smooth paste. This may take a few minutes. Try it from time to time to check if it needs any more seasoning, olive oil or lemon.
  5. Enjoy the hummus with lots of pita bread.
Recipe by SocraticFood at https://socraticfood.com/homemade-hummus-with-roasted-red-pepper/