Looking for a quick appetizer that's yummy AND good for you ? These flavours combine to make one of my favourite meatless apps. If I have the time to roast the red peppers, great ~ but otherwise the jar of roasted peppers is a real time-saver. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is SO good!
Sweet red peppers are a good source of Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Potassium and Manganese, and a very good source of fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin B6 and Folate.
Add the peppers to Chickpeas, and enjoy increased fiber, more Vitamin B6 and Folate plus, a great source of Manganese, which, helps your body break down carbs, proteins and fats.
Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 15 ounce
- ¼-1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 jar roasted red bell peppers, drained 4 oz jar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional
- 1 teaspoon tahini and/or 1 garlic clove crushed + chopped finely
Instructions
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Place the chickpeas, feta cheese, drained red peppers, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne pepper, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth.
I LOVE adding either tahini and or garlic but that's the great thing about
hummus ~ make it your own. Black olives are another super addition to create another level of flavour.
ANY of the hummus dips are delicious with a mixed veggie platter and this Red Pepper Hummus is SO vibrant in the middle of this healthy platter! Ideal to munch and crunch on when friends drop by or anytime.
Serve with gluten-free crackers or a nutritious veggie platter!
Also ~ if you do eat wheat, here's an EASY bakcd Pita recipe (see below)
Pita Chips n' Herbs
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic crushed and finely minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350°.
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Cut the pita breads in half and in half again. Cut each triangle in half and separate the pieces.
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Arrange on a baking sheet with the inside of the bread facing up.
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Combine the olive oil with the garlic, herbs, salt and black pepper to taste.
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Brush the pita chips generously with the seasoned oil.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake until crisp, about 10-12 minutes.
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Use two baking sheets or bake them in batches.
Recipe Notes
You will want to watch them closely as they go from not quite done to "OVER-done" very quickly.
What kind of hummus do you make? What is your favourite quickie veggie app?
Your comments are welcome. Tell me about your favourites!
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Green wishes for a healthy happy day!
Carol xo
Danielle
I love hummus. Red pepper is our favorite. I've never tried to make it though... you make it seem super easy and doable. I'll have to try my hand at it! :)
Jessica @ Small Bites by Jessica
Love making my own hummus, and red pepper is one of my favs! Looks amazing!
Melissa
I only like homemade hummus.
Thanks for the tasty variations!
mauriene coulta
cant eat the peppers , any good recipes without peppers and chillies would be nice
carollittle
Hello Mauriene,
Thanks for writing. Check out the meatless features .. there are many options without
peppers or chillies. Good wishes. Carol