Description
This roasted red-pepper hummus is creamy, vibrant, and full of smoky-sweet flavor, paired with homemade crispy pita chips for the ultimate dip-and-crunch appetizer. Simple to prepare and perfect for entertaining or snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained
- ¾ cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- ½ cup tahini
- ½ cup water
- 4–6 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4–6 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
- ⅛ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp sweet paprika
- 4 pita breads
- Olive oil, for brushing
- (Optional) Garlic, herbs, or spices for pita seasoning
Instructions
- Add chickpeas and roasted red peppers to a food processor.
- Mash garlic cloves with ¼ tsp salt into a paste, then add to the processor.
- Add crushed red pepper, tahini, water, 4 Tbsp lemon juice, and 4 Tbsp olive oil. Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust with more salt, lemon, or olive oil as needed.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley and paprika.
- For pita chips: Preheat oven to 300–325°F (150–160°C). Brush pita with olive oil and optional seasoning. Cut into triangles and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake until golden and crisp. Let cool before serving.
- Serve hummus at room temperature with pita chips on the side.
Notes
- Use freshly roasted red peppers for a richer flavor.
- Substitute roasted garlic for raw garlic for a milder taste.
- Add extra cayenne or smoked paprika for more spice.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts or sesame seeds for added texture.
- Store pita chips in a sealed container; re-crisp in a low oven if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended + Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp hummus + 4 pita chips
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
