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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus


Recipe Information
Source:
Seana

Serves/Makes:3 1/2 cups

Ingredients
  • 2 red bell peppers, roasted* and deseeded
  • 2 15 oz (420 grm). cans of garbanzo beans, drained
  • 6 tbsp (90 ml) tahini
  • 4 tbsp (60 ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 4 tsp (20 ml). ground coriander
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml). cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). salt
  • 2 lg. cloves of garlic
  • sliced black olives for garnish
Preparation
  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor until a smooth paste.
  • Thin with 2 tbsp (30 ml) to 6 tbsp (90 ml) of water if too thick.
  • Serve with pita bread wedges.
Comments
* To roast peppers, place on a gas range or outdoor grill. Rotate occasionally until black on all sides. Place pepper in a paper bag, close & let sit for 10 minutes. Peel off blackened skin. Do not run pepper under water - the flavor is in the juices.