High Protein Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Elevate your snack game with this High Protein Roasted Red Pepper Dip—a creamy and flavorful blend of roasted red bell peppers, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and hearty chickpeas. This vibrant, smoky dip is seasoned with cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of fresh lemon juice for a zesty finish. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it as a nutritious appetizer alongside pita bread, crunchy vegetable sticks, or crackers, and enjoy a guilt-free burst of flavor with every bite. Packed with refreshing flavors and boasting a high protein content, this dip is your go-to for wholesome snacking or entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large red bell peppers
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Cut the red bell peppers in half, remove the seeds and cores.

Step 4

Place the pepper halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the skins are charred and blistered.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and transfer the peppers to a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let them steam for 10 minutes.

Step 7

Peel the skins off the peppers once they are cool enough to handle.

Step 8

In a food processor, combine the roasted peppers, Greek yogurt, chickpeas, garlic clove, lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 11

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley.

Step 12

Serve with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or your favorite dippers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1093.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	974.8

Total Fat 37.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 8.0mg	0%
Sodium 1305.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 37.7g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 362.3mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2259.3mg	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: 35.6%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 46.3%