Monday, July 2, 2012

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Roasted Garlic

I love hummus & all kinds of it.
This is a delicious version where you can have1/4 cup for 50 calories!

Pre-heat oven to 450

1 can chick peas drained. (liquid reserved)
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
2 TBS lime juice
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper.
1 roasted red pepper + 1 head of garlic
1 minced fresh garlic clove

Spray pepper with olive oil s&p.  Roast for 45min, turning over once every 15 
min.

Cut the head off the garlic, drizzle with oil and s&p.  Wrap tightly in tin foil 
& roast alongside the pepper.

When the pepper comes out of the oven put it in a bowl covered with plastic 
wrap.  Once the pepper has cooled remove the skin and seeds. Give it a rough 
chop.

Squeeze the garlic along with other ingredients into a food processor & purée 
Use as much liquid from the chick peas as needed to make a smooth consistency.
Try it with celery sticks, carrots or just crackers.


2 comments:

  1. Definitely trying this one! Pre-made hummus is so expensive!

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  2. Made this tonight, really good and easy! I loved the texture of it much better than store bought. I think I went a little over board on the garlic but we love garlic!

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