Red Pepper Hummus

Today I was looking for a quick snack-like recipe to make that would be healthy and something that I haven't made before. So I decided that I would try to make a homemade hummus, but since tahini was expensive and I didn't want to buy something that that I wouldn't use ever again, so I thought I would try to make a tannin free hummus. 

Red Pepper hummus

1/2 red bell pepper 

1 - 15 ounce can of chickpeas 

1 large garlic clove 

1 lemon 

2 tablespoons of olive oil 

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 

salt and pepper to taste 

In a 450 degree oven roast the red pepper for about 15 - 20 minutes until the pepper is tender . While the pepper is roasting, blend all the other ingredients in a food processor . Once the pepper is roasted add to the food processor and pulse until the pepper is incorporated. This hummus is great with pita chips, carrots, or as a spread in a wrap with turkey and different vegetables. 

My brother and I are big fans of hummus, its a healthy snack that our mom approved of and the different flavors that it comes in are really good, so i thought that making my own would be fun and something that my brother would enjoy as well. This weekend I am working a lot an and I don't have a lot of ideas planned for the blog, so there may be a few drink recipes or leftover recipes for lunch on the blog for the next couple of days, so till then,

Keep Cooking Brooklyn!