LOW FAT RED PEPPER HUMMUS

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I love Hummus for a dip, as opposed to other, fatty types of dips. How much Tahini you add to Hummus determines how much fat it contains. This recipe calls for only 2 tablespoons. Tahini is Sesame Butter, or ground sesame seeds. If you don't have any, you can leave it out. Or add 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds before blending to...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can(s) chick peas (garbanzo beans)
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cajun spice (optional)
2 Tbsp tahini (sesame butter)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2-3 clove fresh garlic (smashed or crushed)
1/2 c roasted red peppers from a jar
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Drain and rinse the chick peas, reserving the liquid. Place peas in food processor. Sprinkle the spices over the top. Add Tahini, lemon juice, garlic, roasted red peppers, and oil. Process - blend and blend - until smooth. Scrape sides of work bowl as necessary.
2. Add in the fresh ground pepper and some of the reserved liquid and blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
3. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/flatbread/baked-pita-triangles.html?p=1 make a good dipper for this hummus, or use raw carrots, celery, bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower.

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