Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; rinse chickpeas under cold water.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Drizzle in olive oil while blending until creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; blend again to combine.
- If too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil and paprika if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg