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Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper & feta Hummus

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper & feta Hummus Recipe

Middle Eastern style spread for Pita bread. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. This is a very popular dish in this region. The base is usually Chickpeas and Tahini, but the flavor added to the base vary widely from one chef to the next. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Calories 109.4 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions
 

  • In an electric blender or food processor, puree the chickpeas, red peppers, Feta, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
  • Process, using long pulses, until the mixture is fairly smooth, and slightly fluffy.
  • Make sure to scrape the mixture off the sides of the food processor or blender in between pulses.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • (The hummus can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated. Return to room temperature before serving.) Sprinkle the hummus with the chopped parsley before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 69gCalories: 109.4kcalCarbohydrates: 14.4gProtein: 4.7gFat: 4.1gSaturated Fat: 1.7gCholesterol: 8.3mgSodium: 533mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 0.6g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Asian, Beans, Cheese, European, Greek, Lebanese, Low Cholesterol, Lunch, Middle Eastern, No-Cook, Small Appliance, Spreads, Turkish, Vegetable
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