Easy Delicious Red Pepper Hummus

By srumbel

From Marlene Koch

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup roasted red peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic (~ 1 clove)
• Sprig of fresh basil and 2 teaspoons chopped roasted red pepper (optional for garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Reserve 2 tablespoons of garbanzo bean liquid and set aside. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Shake off excess water and place the garbanzo beans, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and cayenne pepper in a food processor and process until coarsely smooth. Add the reserved bean liquid and the red pepper and process for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until almost smooth.

2. Combine the olive oil and minced garlic in a small microwave-safe-cup or ramekin and cover with plastic wrap. Cook on high for 15 seconds. Remove, stir, and microwave another 15 seconds. Stream the garlic and oil into the food process while processing continuing to blend for an additional minute or until very smooth (may add a teaspoon or two of water if needed).

3. Place the hummus in a bowl. Garnish with chopped red pepper and sprig of basil if desired., cover, and chill until served.

Nutrition Information Per Serving (3 tablespoons)

Calories 100 | Carbohydrate 11 g (Sugars 1 g) | Fat 5 gms (Sat 1 gm) | Protein 3 g | Fiber 3g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 120 mg

Food Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat | Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
Weight Watcher Point Plus Comparison: 2