hummus with roasted red pepper and garlic

Hummus is actually made of puréed chickpeas (or garbanzo beans). To boost the flavor, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes are added to the mix. The result is a delicious hummus that can be spreaded on crackers to accompany a soup or for a simple snack. Try it as a dipping for your veggies too!

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Hummus with roasted red pepper and garlic

Yield about 2 cups

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1 head garlic

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 cup roasted red peppers (in a jar)

15 oz chickpeas, rinsed

3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons tahini

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Cut off the top of the head of garlic. Put in a small baking dish and sprinkle with the olive oil. Cover tightly with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove the foil and roast 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
2. Remove the garlic cloves and add to a food processor. Add the roasted red pepper, chickpeas, water, sun-dried tomatoes, and tahini.
3. Purée until smooth.

Nutrition facts

[for 1/4 cup]

153 calories, 5 g fat,

21 g carbs, 5 g fiber, 6 g protein

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