Grilled Red Pepper Hummus

Grilled Red Pepper Hummus

25 mins total time

15 mins active time

Medium

Makes 2 cups, 16 fl oz

Ingredients


Measurements:

  • 1 (12 oz) large red bell peppers

    halved

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (15½ oz) cans chickpeas

    rinsed and drained

  • 3 cloves garlic

    peeled

  • 1 (5 oz) medium lemon

    juiced

  • ¼ cup (2 fl oz) water
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Flaky sea salt

    to season

  • Freshly ground black pepper

    to season

To serve:

  • Cumin seeds
  • Pita bread

Instructions

  • 1Preheat a grill or grill pan on high heat.
  • 2Rub the pepper skin with ½ tablespoon of the oil. Place skin side down on the grill and cook for 10 minutes until the skin is charred.
  • 3Transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Seal and set aside for 10 minutes to steam and cool slightly. Peel and discard the skin and seeds.
  • 4Coarsely chop the flesh and place in the blender jug with the remaining oil, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, water, tahini and ground cumin. Secure the lid.
  • 5PUREE for 35-40 seconds until smooth, season with salt and pepper. If the dip is too thick add a little warm water, yoghurt or buttermilk.
  • 6Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with cumin seeds and serve with pita bread.

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