Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipes

This roasted red pepper hummus is basically chickpea velvet with a smoky, slightly sweet kick — the kind of dip that disappears at parties and somehow makes weekday lunches feel fancy. It’s smooth, bright from lemon, and just edgy enough with roasted red peppers to keep you reaching for more pita chips at midnight.

My little family is obsessed. My husband calls it “the red stuff” and slathers it on everything from toast to grilled cheese; the kids have a very serious hummus-to-carrot ratio they defend like it’s a science project. Once I made a batch and forgot it in the fridge for two days — returned to find tiny spoon marks and one empty container. No shame, just pride that this hummus gets eaten like it’s candy.

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I roasted my first peppers on a broiler rack and nearly burned my eyebrows off — true story. Now I use the oven, or cheat with jarred roasted peppers when life is chaotic. I also learned that blending hot garlic is aggressive; let it sit a minute or tone it down with more tahini. Once, out of sheer laziness, I used plain sunflower seed butter because we were out of tahini — shockingly good and now it’s my secret pantry move when tahini is MIA.

Shopping Tips

– Legumes: Pick canned chickpeas with BPA-free lining if possible; it saves time and tastes great once rinsed well.
– Nuts & Seeds: Tahini is the classic—look for a smooth, runny sesame paste; if it’s super thick, stir it before measuring.
– Fats & Oils: Use extra-virgin olive oil for finishing — it adds fruitiness; skip the cheap stuff if you plan to drizzle at the end.
– Citrus: Choose firm, heavy lemons for maximum juice; avoid ones with dry spots.
– Spices: Smoked paprika amps the roasted pepper vibe; check freshness on ground spices — older paprika tastes flat.

Prep Ahead Ideas

– Roast the peppers and chill them a day ahead; they’ll mash and blend faster and the flavors get better overnight.
– Rinse and drain canned chickpeas and store in an airtight container in the fridge so you’re 5-minute ready.
– Store tahini and dry spices together in a cool spot; portion lemon juice into a small jar if you like pre-measured mornings.
– Use shallow airtight containers for hummus to cool faster and stack neatly in the fridge for quick snacking.

✔Time-Saving Tricks

– Buy roasted red peppers in jars when you don’t have time to roast — drain well and pat dry to avoid watering down the dip.
– Use a food processor instead of a blender for chunkier texture and easier scraping.
– Canned chickpeas are your best friend for weeknight hummus — no soaking or long cooks.
– If you want extra silky hummus, peel chickpeas by rubbing them between towels or pulse a few extra times; it’s worth the 2-minute effort.

✔Common Mistakes

– Too watery: I once blitzed in the lemon and it became soup. Fix: add more chickpeas or a little more tahini and pulse to thicken.
– Over-salting early: flavors concentrate after chilling, so under-salt now and adjust later.
– Burning the garlic: charred garlic is bitter; roast or sauté gently, or add raw but in smaller amounts.
– Too chunky when you wanted creamy: scrape the sides, add a splash of cold water or oil, and process longer.

What to Serve It With

– Warm pita or pita chips for classic dunking.
– Crisp veggie sticks (carrot, cucumber, bell pepper) for a healthy lunchbox hit.
– Spread on sandwiches or wraps for instant flavor uplift.
– Dollop onto grain bowls or roasted veggies as a creamy sauce.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Pulse first, then blend for smoothness — saves on overworking the motor.
– Add olive oil at the end, not the start, to judge texture better.
– If it tastes flat, a pinch of baking soda can brighten canned chickpeas while cooking, but rinse well if you use this trick.
– One time I added too much lemon; a spoonful of tahini calmed it down immediately.

✔Storage Tips

Keep leftover hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days; it firms up a bit as it chills — still great cold on toast for breakfast. If it separates, just stir with a splash of water or lemon and drizzle olive oil before serving. No judgment if you eat it straight from the container at midnight.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– No tahini? Use sunflower seed butter or natural almond butter — slightly different but tasty.
– Want it spicier? Throw in a chipotle in adobo or a pinch of cayenne while blending.
– For a lighter version, swap half the chickpeas for white beans; texture will be silkier and milder.
– Dairy lovers: a spoonful of Greek yogurt makes it creamier and tangier — great for a different vibe.

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Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipes

Silky, smoky hummus blended with roasted red peppers, tahini, and lemon. Perfect for pita, veggies, or sandwiches.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ▢ 8 oz roasted red peppers, drained
• ▢ 3.5 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
• ▢ 2.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 1.5 tsp minced garlic
• ▢ 2.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• ▢ 3 tbsp cold water or aquafaba
• ▢ 0.75 tsp ground cumin
• ▢ 0.4 tsp smoked paprika
• ▢ 0.75 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
• ▢ 0.25 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 tbsp olive oil for drizzling optional, for serving
• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Shake dry. Drain the roasted peppers well.
• Blend tahini, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon cold water in a food processor until light and creamy.
• Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pulse to combine.
• Add the roasted red peppers and process until mostly smooth.
• With the motor running, stream in olive oil. Add chickpeas and blend, drizzling in remaining water until creamy.
• Taste and adjust seasoning. Swirl into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and top with parsley.

Notes

For a spicy kick, blend in a pinch of cayenne or top with crushed red pepper. For ultra-smooth hummus, peel the chickpea skins before blending or process an extra minute with a splash more water. Store in an airtight container up to 5 days; loosen with a spoon of water or oil before serving.

This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.