Heart-Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Savor the irresistible flavors of this Heart-Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Dip, a nutritious and vibrant companion for your favorite snacks and meals. Made with sweet roasted red bell peppers, creamy chickpeas, and a touch of tahini, this vegan and gluten-free dip is as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. Infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and a bright splash of lemon juice, it offers a smoky yet zesty flavor profile that's perfect for pairing with whole-grain pita, fresh veggie sticks, or even as a sandwich spread. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple oven-roasting, this wholesome dip is as easy to make as it is delicious, making it an ideal addition to healthy snacking or party platters.

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large red bell peppers
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 2

Place the red bell peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, turning halfway, until the skins are charred and the peppers are soft.

Step 3

Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a sealed plastic bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. This will make it easier to peel the skins.

Step 4

While the peppers are cooling, peel the garlic cloves and set aside.

Step 5

Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the skins, stems, and seeds.

Step 6

In a food processor, combine the peeled red peppers, garlic cloves, chickpeas, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Step 8

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top.

Step 9

Serve the roasted red pepper dip with whole-grain pita bread, fresh vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1080.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1345.5

Total Fat 58.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3084.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.7g	0%
Total Sugars 40.8g
Protein 51.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2601.8mg	0%
Iron 10730.6mg	0%
Potassium 2712.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 46.9%