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Mediterranean Diet Recipes: Red Pepper Hummus

Red Pepper Hummus (Israel, Lebanon)

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 37 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large 19 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and liquid reserved
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, peel off skins
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 heap tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sauté red pepper in 1 Tablespoon olive oil until skins begin to brown. Add vinegar and capers, sauté for 1 more minute. Turn off heat, let cool.
  • In a food processor chop garlic.
  • Add all other ingredients (including red pepper mixture) except the reserved chickpea liquid
  • Process until smooth.
  • Slowly add reserved chickpea liquid, if needed, to achieve desired smoothness and consistency. Salt and pepper, to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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