Name: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers (or roast your own); 1 cup chickpeas (drained); ½ cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice ((1 small lemon)); ¼ cup olive oil; 3 cloves garlic (peeled); ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Roasted red pepper hummus is a delicious Mediterranean condiment, great on sandwiches, salads, or as a dip. The flavor of homemade hummus is much better than store-bought, and it’s so easy to make!

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A bowl of red pepper hummus topped with diced peppers, surrounded by sliced cucumbers, carrots, yellow bell peppers, grape tomatoes, and crackers on a wooden board.

Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

I am a big fan of Mediterranean cuisine, especially healthy dishes like Lamb Meatballs and Mediterranean salmon. But my favorite are the appetizers and snacks, especially hummus!

There are so many great ways to enjoy it! From spicy sriracha hummus on a lettuce wrap to grilled chicken salad with hummus.

Regardless of the recipe, it starts with a base of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). In this case, they’re blended with sweet and smoky roasted red peppers. The color is absolutely gorgeous!

Grab some pita bread or tortilla chips and dig into the goodness of this healthy, high protein dip!

Hand dipping a cucumber slice into a bowl of creamy hummus, surrounded by carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and crackers on a wooden board.

Ingredients and Substitutions

chickpeas / garbanzo beans: Like many other legumes, you can buy these in cans, so they’re ready to use. If you would rather cook them yourself, get a bag of dried chickpeas.
roasted red peppers: Roasting peppers isn’t difficult, and some people say that it’s a fun task. I like to save time, so I use jarred roasted red peppers. You can find them in the condiments aisle of the grocery store.
olive oil: To create a creamy and smooth emulsion, you need to use a liquid cooking oil. Any neutral flavor will work well.
tahini: For an authentic hummus flavor, it’s important to include tahini. It’s just sesame seed paste, and it has a wonderful nutty flavor. If you need a substitute for tahini, you can use sunflower butter or even almond butter, but the flavor of your hummus will be quite a bit different.
fresh lemon juice: You can buy fresh lemons all year long, and actually, they’re more budget friendly than buying bottled lemon juice. Substitute with lime juice if you need or want to.
seasonings: A couple of cloves of fresh garlic add a punch of Mediterranean flavor. You’ll also need sea salt, black pepper, and a bit of ground cumin. If you need a substitute, coriander is a great one.

You can find instructions for cooking dried chickpeas in my Spicy Hummus recipe post.

Labeled bowls of ingredients on a light surface: tahini, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.

How to Make Red Pepper Hummus

I think you'll love how easy this hummus recipe is to make! Just blend the ingredients together until they’re smooth and creamy. If you use canned garbanzo beans and jarred roasted red peppers, the entire process only takes about 15 minutes.

Chickpeas, garlic, and red peppers in a food processor bowl, with small bowls of spices, oil, and a whole garlic bulb on the side.

Food processor containing creamy red pepper hummus mixture with visible red specks, placed on a light surface next to a whole garlic bulb and a gray striped cloth.

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or a high-speed blender.

Blend or pulse everything together to combine.

A bowl of creamy red pepper hummus topped with diced peppers and surrounded by sliced vegetables and crackers.

Taste, add more seasoning (if needed) and garnish/serve.

Tips for Success

Making hummus isn’t difficult at all! Just follow these tips for the best results:

Use fresh ingredients. The way to get the perfect flavor is to use fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh cloves of garlic.
Pat the peppers dry. If you use jarred peppers, it's best to dry them off a bit. This will prevent your hummus from being watery.
For a smoother consistency, spend a few minutes peeling the skins off of the chickpeas.
Chill for the best flavor. You can eat the hummus dip immediately, but I think it tastes the best when it’s cold. l let it sit in the fridge for about an hour or two before digging in.

A bowl of hummus dip topped with chopped tomatoes, herbs, and red pepper flakes.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Roasted red pepper hummus is a delicious Mediterranean condiment, great for dipping and on sandwiches and salads. Try this easy hummus recipe!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Author: Madison Wetherill

Ingredients

8 ounces jarred roasted red peppers or roast your own
1 cup chickpeas drained
½ cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice (1 small lemon)
¼ cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic peeled
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Drain liquid from jar of roasted red peppers, and use paper toweling to pat dry. Dice1 tablespoon of peppers to use for garnish.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients, processing until smooth, and scraping down sides as needed.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with diced peppers.

Notes

If you are using store-bought roasted red peppers, drain the liquid from the jar and use paper toweling to pat the peppers dry. This will prevent the hummus from being thin/runny.