Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pine Nuts

Creamy, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful, this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pine Nuts is a vibrant twist on the classic hummus recipe. Made with tender chickpeas, charred roasted red peppers, fragrant cumin, and a splash of lemon juice, this homemade hummus offers a perfect balance of zesty, nutty, and smoky flavors. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, and the crunch of toasted pine nuts, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect as a quick appetizer, a crowd-pleasing party dip, or a nutritious snack paired with pita, veggies, or crackers. Explore this easy Mediterranean-inspired recipe and bring bold flavors to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 400 grams Chickpeas (canned or cooked)
• 2 pieces Roasted red peppers
• 3 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts (toasted)
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas if using canned ones. Set aside.

Step 2

Char the roasted red peppers on a gas flame or in the oven (if not store-bought). Peel off the charred skin and remove the seeds.

Step 3

In a food processor, add the chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 4

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as necessary to ensure even blending. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice as per preference.

Step 6

Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. This takes about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

Step 7

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with toasted pine nuts.

Step 8

Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(838.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1540.1

Total Fat 91.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4167.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 132.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 50.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3745.3mg	0%
Iron 16087.0mg	0%
Potassium 1930.5mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 34.0%