Smoky Chipotle Hummus

Description

Don’t spend your good money on tiny containers of store-bought hummus! Make your own! This recipe is a fun twist on traditional hummus recipes. The chipotle pepper and cumin lend a bit of heat and smokiness, while the cilantro brightens the flavor. Perfect for entertaining a crowd! Serve with pita chips and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the garbanzo beans
  2. water
  3. tahini
  4. lemon juice
  5. olive oil
  6. chipotle pepper
  7. garlic
  8. and cumin in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add the red peppers
  9. sun-dried tomatoes
  10. cilantro
  11. salt
  12. and pepper. Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are coarsely chopped into the hummus base. Transfer to a serving bowl
  13. cover
  14. and chill until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 20

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