Author:
Kevin Curry
Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
Ingredients for about 2 cups:
- 1.5 can (22.5oz) chickpeas (drained)
- 2 red bell peppers
- 5 tablespoon almond butter
- 5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- juice from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes (garnish)
Tools:
Steps
Step 1
Set oven to broil.
Step 2
Place red bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 15 minutes. Turn the bell peppers over after 7 minutes so they are roasted on the other side.
Step 3
Allow the bell pepper to cool down slightly. Chop the stem off the bell pepper and peel/remove the skin.
Step 4
In a Vitamix 5200 blender or high-powered blender, toss in the above ingredients. Blend on hi-speed until you are left with a creamy, smooth consistency. Season with sea salt & pepper to taste.
Step 5
Store the hummus in an airtight container and garnish with red pepper flakes. Place in the refrigerator to chill and thicken.
Approximate macros for 1 of 8 servings (about 1/4 cup per serving):
Reviews
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!
May 05 2023
What temp do you roast the peppers?
Broil temp is a setting on the oven, it’s usually between 500-550f. If you have a gas stove, you can also place the bell peppers directly on the fire and let them char all over, then peel.