Smoky Chipotle Hummus

Don't spend your good money on tiny containers of store-bought hummus! Make your own! This recipe is a fun twist on traditional hummus recipes. The chipotle pepper and cumin lend a bit of heat and smokiness, while the cilantro brightens the flavor. Perfect for entertaining a crowd! Serve with pita chips and fresh vegetables.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
• ¼ cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the garbanzo beans, water, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, and cumin in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are coarsely chopped into the hummus base. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.