This delicious concoction was derived from the Vitamix recipe found in their cookbook. They are an awesome company and we were so excited to be featured in one of their most recent Instagram posts!
We have been loving making our own hummus lately! Not only is it quick and easy, but it is such a simple way to save money! $$$
This hummus is packed with so much flavor and is a perfect spread on sandwiches, wraps, or even as a dip with fresh veggies and pretzels. For this recipe, you can use jarred roasted red peppers. We, however, chose to roast our own and the result was phenomenal!
Ingredients:
1 large red pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup tahini paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees, or broil
- Slice red pepper into 5 or 6 large pieces, place skin side up on a foil-lined baking sheet
- Roast under the broiler 10-15 minutes or until the skin is charred or beginning to turn black
- Remove baking sheet from oven and place pepper slices in a sealed container or bowl until the skin is easy to peel off, when ready, remove skin from peppers
- Place all ingredients in a powerful blender or food processor, reserving the smallest piece to slice and garnish the finished hummus
- Blend until smooth! If necessary, add water in small increments until desired consistency is reached
- SPREAD, DIP, MUNCH, ENJOY :)
