🧄 Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus
This Roasted Garlic and Red Pepper Hummus is velvety smooth, smoky-sweet, and garlicky in the best way. Made with chickpeas, tahini, and freshly roasted vegetables, it’s perfect as a dip, spread, or healthy snack.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Foil
- Food processor or blender
- Knife and cutting board
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 head garlic
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- Salt to taste
- 2 –4 tablespoons water as needed for texture
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley sesame seeds, smoked paprika, olive oil drizzle
Instructions
Roast the garlic and pepper
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap in foil. Roast for 30–35 minutes, until soft and golden. At the same time, roast the red bell pepper (whole or halved) on a baking sheet until skin is blistered and blackened—about 20–25 minutes. Remove skin, seeds, and stem from the pepper after cooling.
Prepare the hummus
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, and 4–6 cloves of roasted garlic (start with 4, taste and adjust). Add cumin, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Blend until smooth
- Blend, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Scrape down sides as needed.
Taste and adjust
- Add more garlic, lemon, salt, or spices as desired. Blend again until fully creamy.
Serve
- Spoon into a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, parsley, paprika, or sesame seeds. Serve with pita, veggies, crackers, or use as a sandwich spread.
Notes
💡 Tips for Success
Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cook your own for a deeper flavor Peel chickpeas for an ultra-smooth texture (optional but effective!) Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor
Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cook your own for a deeper flavor Peel chickpeas for an ultra-smooth texture (optional but effective!) Add a pinch of cayenne for heat or smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor