Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 red bell pepper, roasted
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 canned jalapeno slices
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice
• 3/8 cup lemon juice
• 1/8 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 roast red pepper (i broil mine in the oven for about 20 minutes) and then seal in a large gallon sized zipper bag for an additional 15 minutes. remove skin & seeds.
• 2 meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together black pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano and red pepper flakes.
• 3 blend garbanzo beans, olive oil, tahini, jalapenos, garlic and all liquids in a food processor or high powered blender.
• 4 add remaining ingredients, including the roasted red pepper and bowl of dry seasonings.
• 5 blend until smooth and desired consistency.
• 6 cover and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
• 7 stir well before serving.
• 8 serve with sliced red bell peppers, cauliflower, cucumbers, crackers and/or pita chips! enjoy!