Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus
By: Keri Giordano
Published: Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 5:02pm

Ingredients




2 cans garbonzo beans, drained
2 Tbsp tahini
1 jar roasted red peppers packed in oil
2 heaping tablespoons garlic, minced
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 handful fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1 Pour both cans of drained garbonzo beans, the lemon juice and tahini into a blender or large food processor. 2 Pulse until broken up. 3 Add the jarred roasted red peppers and oil (reserving 1 or 2 pepper pieces). 4 Add the garlic, basil, salt and pepper. 5 Blend to the desired consistency. 6 Pour into serving vessel. 7 Finely chop the reserved roasted red pepper(s) and add to top of mixture. 8 Sprinkle some finely chopped garlic over the hummus. 9 Serve and enjoy.

Comments:
Keri Giordano

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!