ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS

by Manuela Donatone

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 CAN (15 OZ) CHICKPEAS (GARBANZO BEANS), DRAINED AND RINSED

• 1/2 CUP JARRED ROASTED RED PEPPERS (OR, IF YOU HAVE THE TIME, 1

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER)

• 1 TBSP TAHINI (SESAME PASTE, OPTIONAL)

• 2 TBSP OLIVE OIL, PLUS EXTRA FOR DRIZZLING

• 1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED

• 2 TBSP FRESH LEMON JUICE

• 1/2 TSP GROUND CUMIN

• SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

• WATER TO THIN, AS NEEDED

• A PINCH OF SMOKED PAPRIKA OR CHILI POWDER (OPTIONAL, FOR GARNISH)

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARE THE INGREDIENTS: DRAIN AND RINSE THE CHICKPEAS WELL. IF YOU'RE USING JARRED ROASTED RED PEPPERS, DRAIN THEM AND REMOVE ANY EXCESS MOISTURE.