Roasted Green pepper Hummus | Roasted Bell pepper Hummus

Roasted Green Bell pepper Hummus

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chick peas
1 tbs Tahini (Sesame paste)  Click here for the homemade Tahini
2 tbs water
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 garlic, chopped

1 green or red bell pepper,roasted

Directions

How to roast Bell pepper

Roast the pepper on outdoor grill or in your oven. Place the sliced pepper (skin side up after removing the core of peppers) on a baking sheet, broil for about  8 to 10 minutes or until charred. Let it cool , peel the black charred skin and discard.

    

     How to make Hummus
  
If you are using canned chick peas , drain it and rinse in cold water. Place all the ingredients except
olive oil in a food processor and blend for 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl and process until the Hummus is  smooth and creamy. Add olive oil , mix well. Sprinkle some smoked paprika on top and have it with your favorite chips  , Pita breads or as sandwich spread. Store Homemade Hummus in an air tight container and refrigerate up to one week.