Jul 14 2026
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Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

Inspired by Kosmos Greekafe
Time40m
Serves4

Red Pepper Hummus Served With Pita Bread

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Ingredients

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Hummus Base

Roasted Red Peppers

Serving

Method

Roasting Red Peppers

  1. 1

    Roast the Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). Cut the red bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Place them cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until the skins are blistered and blackened.

  3. 3

    Cool and Peel

    Remove from the oven, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them sit for about 10 minutes to steam. This will help loosen the skins. Carefully peel the skins off and set the roasted peppers aside.

Making Hummus

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and water.

  2. 5

    Blend Until Smooth

    Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the hummus is too thick, you can add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

  3. 6

    Add Roasted Peppers

    Add the roasted red peppers to the hummus mixture in the food processor. Blend again until the peppers are fully incorporated and the hummus is a vibrant red color.

  4. 7

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or olive oil to suit your preference.

Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare Pita

    While the hummus is being made, warm the pita bread in a dry skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and slightly toasted.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Transfer the red pepper hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika over the top for garnish. Serve with warm pita bread.

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