Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

By dette

A jar of sun-dried tomatoes adds great color and flavor to this smooth dip that can be whipped up in minutes. Garlic and red pepper flakes nicely spice up this snack spread. —Todd Schmeling, Gurnee, Illinois

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained
• 2/3 cup water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, halved
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Chopped fresh basil, optional
• Baked pita chips and/or assorted fresh vegetables

Details

Servings 14
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a food processor, combine the beans, tomatoes, water, oil, garlic, pepper flakes, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. Place in a bowl; sprinkle with basil if desired. Serve with pita chips and/or vegetables. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.