Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 cans chick peas, drained2 red bell peppers, roasted, stems & seeds removed5 garlic cloves1 small yellow onion, dicedolive oilsalt & pepper
Directions
2 cans chick peas, drained
2 red bell peppers, roasted, stems & seeds removed
5 garlic cloves
1 small yellow onion, diced
olive oil
salt & pepper

Roast red bell peppers over an open flame, turning, until all sides are blackened. Place them in a large glass bowl and cover with saran wrap. When they've cooled, remove the charred skin and the stems and seeds.
While the peppers are cooling, saute , the onion over medium heat, in a little oil until tender. The last 5 minutes of cooking time, add garlic. Using a food processor, process the chick peas, roasted peppers, garlic and onion with ¼ to 1/3 cup olive oil. Add salt one teaspoon at a time and taste after first teaspoon. Add pepper to taste but be sure to actually taste it for seasoning.

Hummus will keep refrigerated, covered for one week in the refrigerator.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BJABROY.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 141.6
  • Total Fat: 5.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 211.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 5.0 g

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