Ingredients for Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus
- Chickpeas
- 1/4 cup tahini (or peanut butter)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Roasted Red Pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus
- Drain and rinse one 15-ounce can of chickpeas. Reserve 1/4 cup of the liquid.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the drained chickpeas to a food processor fitted with a chopping blade. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the top.
- Add 1/4 cup tahini (or peanut butter), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers to the food processor.
- Blend until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the reserved chickpea liquid, while processing, until you reach your desired consistency. Start with a tablespoon at a time.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with toasted pita bread, vegetables, or your favorite dippers.
- Feel free to experiment with spice amounts or add other spices to customize the flavor! Share your creations!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
0g
Fat
2g
Carbs
6g
