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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Don't spend your good money on tiny containers of store-bought hummus! Make your own! This recipe is a fun twist on the traditional hummus recipes. The chipotle pepper and cumin lend a bit of heat and smokiness, while the cilantro brightens it up. Perfect for entertaining a crowd! Ingredients:
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas) |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) |
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 whole chipotle pepper, from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce |
2 large garlic cloves |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained |
6 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil |
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground black pepper |
warm pita bread (store bought or home made) or pita chips (store bought or home made) |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, blend garbanzo beans and next 7 ingredients in processor until smooth.
2. Add red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, salt and pepper. Pulse process, using on/off turns, until coarsely chopped.
3. Transfer hummus to medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving. Accompany with warm pita or pita chips. Can be made 2 days ahead.allows flavors to develop!
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