Red Pepper Hummus

By Potterfan1029

Don’t bother spending money on packaged hummus blends, when you can easily make your own and control the fat content. It’s quick, tasty, healthy and inexpensive. What could be better?

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained
• 3/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper, drained well
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp mild cayenne pepper sauce
• 4 ribs celery
• 4 large carrots
• 2 whole-wheat pitas

Preparation

Step 1

1. In small glass dish, place garlic and add just enough water to cover. Cover dish with plastic wrap; microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds until garlic is slightly softened. Discard water.

2. Place in food processor and process until chopped. Add chickpeas, red pepper, tahini, lemon juice and pepper sauce. Process until smooth.

3. Thoroughly scrub celery ribs; cut sticks. Peel carrots, cut into sticks. Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Mound hummus in bowl in center of serving plate. Surround with vegetables and pita. Serve.