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Piquillo Pepper Hummus

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 0 min

Piquillo peppers have a distinctive flavor that brings a tangy twist to delicious hummus.

Makes

8 servings

Serving size

¼ cup

Ingredients

1 ⅔ cup (252 grams) chickpeas, canned, drained and rinsed

11 whole (176 grams) piquillo peppers, jarred or canned and drained

3 tablespoons  olive oil

2 tablespoons  tahini

½ medium lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cumin, ground

⅛ teaspoon sea salt

2-3 tablespoons water (as needed)

Special Equipment:

Food Processor or Blender

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients except the water and one of the piquillo peppers, in a food processor or blender.
  2. Process until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time as needed, for a smoother consistency.
  4. Mince reserved piquillo pepper for garnish.
  5. Serve hummus in a bowl topped with the minced piquillo pepper.

Cooking Tip

If using canned chickpeas, choose “low sodium” or “no salt added” to avoid excess sodium.

Recipe Contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 8 servings  Serving size: ¼ cup

Calories

120

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

10 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

3 g

Sodium

109 mg

Calcium

35 mg

Phosphorus

61 mg

Potassium

100 mg