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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

August 8, 2009 by Nicole 55 Comments

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe | pinchmysalt.com

My sister is a huge fan of roasted red pepper hummus so she was one inspiration behind me creating my own version at home. The other inspiration was my fancy new blender that I just knew would create the smoothest, creamiest hummus I’ve ever made.

And I was right. This was the smoothest, creamiest hummus that has ever come from my kitchen.

I’ve been without a regular blender for over a year now. The last one I owned, an overpriced and under-performing blender, broke as soon as the warranty expired. I just wasn’t in a big rush to run out and replace it with another piece of junk.

I’ve never really been a huge fan of blenders because I have never owned one that worked really well. Sure, they all claim to crush ice, but they never really do.

I knew that there was another class of blenders out there that could do all sorts of wonderful things, but they have always been way out of my budget. So, I’ve made do with my food processor and immersion blender and for the most part have been perfectly happy.

But I’ve always been secretly envious of those lucky Vita-Mix owners. And yes, I have been researching high-powered blenders for the past year, silently wishing to have one one of these mystical machines taking up more of my precious counter space.

And then it happened. I innocently went on a trip to Costco with my sister and brother-in-law. I was there with good intentions—my main mission was to pick up some new books and dvds to send to Justin in Iraq. I had just placed a dvd set of 24: Season 7 in the cart when I heard the sound: a blender!

I couldn’t help myself, I started walking towards the sound and the gathering crowd. On the table was one of the two blenders I had been dreaming of for the past year. It was a Blendtec, and I was instantly hooked.

I stood there wide-eyed as the showman created something with the texture of ice cream out of nothing more than a handful of strawberries and some ice cubes. I eagerly tasted the samples of the ‘whole fruit’ juice he made after throwing a mixture of fruits, peel and all, into the miraculous machine. Penny and Robert eventually found me and started laughing uncontrollably when they saw me standing there, transfixed.

I know, I know. It was like being sucked into a real-life infomercial. Except this was a product that I knew. It was a product that I had researched. And that’s how they got me.

It didn’t help that Penny and Robert were standing there urging me to do it. One of my brother-in-law’s favorite pastimes is to take me to Costco and see how much money he can get me to spend on things I don’t really need. For him, this was the mother lode!

So you’ve already figured out that I bought it, right? It’s been over a month now and I don’t regret it one bit. This blender is amazing.

It will pulverize anything I put in there, wet or dry. I can grind grains into flour, I can grind nuts and spices, even tiny amounts. I can make velvety smooth sauces. And of course, it makes excellent hummus.

I’m not gonna lie, these things are expensive and plenty of you will think I’m crazy. But for me, it was worth it.

My name is Nicole and I am in love with my blender.

Nutrition

Calories

112 cal

Fat

9 g

Carbs

8 g

Protein

1 g
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Ingredients

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled and seeded*

1 tablespoon chopped red onion

1 clove of garlic, minced or pressed

1 tablespoon tahini

juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)

scant 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. You may have to stop to stir and/or scrape down the ingredients a few times.

Leftover hummus can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for a few days. I've also heard that it freezes well, but we never have any leftovers!

Notes

* I know that roasted red peppers are available in jars at the grocery store, but they are so easy (and in most cases cheaper) to roast at home. I think fresh roasted peppers taste better, but you can use whichever you prefer.

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Here are some instructions for roasting red peppers. And did you know that you can freeze roasted peppers?  Why not roast a bunch at once and then freeze the leftovers?  Here are instructions for freezing roasted peppers.

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  1. Joyce says

    August 9, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    I got my first Vitamix in 1948. Papa Bernard (the founder) was selling it on the tiny television screen. It was metal and I've had two since then and wouldn't be without one. Got one as a house gift for my daughter and one for my granddaughter. Here is the recipe for my daily breakfast smoothie. 8 ounces Very Vanilla Silk; 6 good size frozen strawberries; good handful of frozen blueberries; quarter of a cup of McCann's quick cooking oats; 1 Weetabix bar; optional tablespoon of Flaxseed. Give it a whirr on high for a few minutes until nice and smooth. Delicious.
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  2. Lynda says

    August 12, 2009 at 6:01 am

    This recipe sounds Delicious! One question though - What is sriracha? Where do I find/buy it? and how is it used prepared for recipes? Okay I guess that's 3 questions but all centered on the same ingredient. (Am I really the only one who doesn't know about what this sriracha is???!!!) Thanks for the help.
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  3. Andrea says

    August 12, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Yesterday I made a sandwich for lunch at work (like every other day) and I thought I was going to gag! I can't eat another stupid sandwich! But I remembered your hummos recipe and thought this might get me out of my sandwich rut! I whipped it up (but I had to use jar roasted peppers 'cause I had them in the pantry) and it is absolutely delicious! I love the rooster sauce in there...gives it a little kick! I think I'm going to have to discipline myself not to eat the whole bowl for lunch today! :)
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  4. Nicole says

    August 12, 2009 at 9:53 am

    Lynda: Sorry, the wikipedia page that I linked to from the post seems to have changed! It used to offer an explanation and photo, not sure what happened! Sriracha is a hot chili sauce and it's available at most grocery stores now I believe: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/20/dining/20united.html
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  5. Rituparna says

    August 13, 2009 at 7:53 am

    Hello ! I have been following Pinch my Salt for quite some time and I just love all your recipes.... Yumm .... I just had a doubt, do the garbanzo beans need to be boiled ?
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  6. Nicole says

    August 13, 2009 at 8:19 am

    Rituparna: Thank you! When using canned beans, I don't bother to boil them. I have heard of people doing this, and even peeling all the beans to make a smoother hummus, but I like to keep things as simple as possible :-)
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  7. karen aka brazen says

    August 15, 2009 at 3:05 am

    blender schmender, you need a thermomix ;p
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  8. natalia says

    August 19, 2009 at 12:45 am

    Ciao ! I'm envying your super duper blender ! But for the moment I'll copy this wonderful hummus !! I just prepared some pepper for,,,it !
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  9. Sylvia says

    January 1, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    My sister's favorite dish ever is hummus. I haven't been able to make it to her standards, but I think this recipe might come close. The reviews are awesome, so we are definitely going to try it! -Sylvia Padron Cigars
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  10. Anu says

    March 3, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Wow - I have a blendtec at home and use it to do soooooooo many things - this looks gorgeous and I'm going to try it out soon! I've blogged many times with recipes that use my blendtec - love it all except the noise. Found out a way to get over that - Now I use my blendtec with my ipod headphones on!
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  11. Jilly83 says

    April 17, 2010 at 10:21 am

    I just made this. It is delicious!! Thanks for the recipe! :)
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  12. Janet says

    September 1, 2010 at 5:44 am

    Hey...what size can of garbanzo beans? Thanks!
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  13. Festin Foods says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:20 pm

    Wow this is really great! My family and I actually sell roasted red bell pepper sauce. It's so tasty. If you all want you can check us out at www.festinfoods.com. We have many other types of sauces too, like a yummy blackberry chipotle sauce.
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  14. Lady Amalthea says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:00 pm

    I made my hummus in a food processor and it was delicious if slightly chunky. I'm now curious what your super-exciting blender would have done to it! I also was out of tahini and used toasted sesame seeds instead. Yum! http://noshesthoughtsreves.blogspot.com/2010/12/hummus-with-roasted-red-pepper-capers.html
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  15. Kylie says

    December 27, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    Yum! Just got the Vitamix for Xmas and this was first hummus we tried. It is fantastic!
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  16. Jasmine@Purebebe says

    March 30, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Excellent recipe! Loved it! This was a hit with my whole family including my 1 year old. This is now going to be a regular feature in our snack repertoire. Thanks!
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  17. Miko says

    April 6, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    This. Is. Amazing. I made it with what I had on hand, so instead of red onion I used a dash of dehydrated onion flakes, 2 pieces of bottled roasted red peppers, 2 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice, and added some paprika (accidentally put a LOT in). I love the sweet, smooth, and spiciness. Definitely the best flavored hummus I have ever tasted. When I saw the recipe, I just knew I had to try it.
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  18. Susan says

    May 26, 2013 at 8:36 am

    I love the post about the blender, I have a (normal) blender that works like most other blenders. I'm afraid to do ice in case I break it. I would love a Vita-Mix or BlendTec. That being said, I love hummus, any kind, especially if it involves roasted red peppers. Thanks for the recipe.
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