Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus

Ingredients

2 cans garbonzo beans, drained

cup tahini

1 jar roasted red peppers packed in oil

2 heaping tablespoons garlic, minced

1/4 cup lemon juice, bottled

1 handful fresh basil

salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Pour both cans of drained garbonzo beans, the bottled lemon juice and tahini into a blender or large food processor.

Pulse until broken up.

Add the jarred roasted red peppers and oil (reserving 1 or 2 pepper pieces).

Add the garlic, basil, salt and pepper.

Blend to the desired consistency.

Pour into serving vessel.

Finely chop the reserved roasted red pepper(s) and add to top of mixture.

Sprinkle some finely chopped garlic over the hummus.

Serve and enjoy.

Comments

Permalink Keri Giordano
September 2, 2010

The first time I ever made this recipe was for my son's birthday party. (Also, see my recipe for Lemon Artichoke Hummus). We have both carnivorous friends and vegetarian friends. I wanted to make something that everyone could enjoy. A lot of our guests were avid hummus eaters too. They kept asking what market I purchased it from. Some people even said it was hands down the best hummus they'd ever eaten. They were quite shocked to hear that I made it. Needless to say, I will keep this recipe in my repertoire and make it again and again!