Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Like the Mock Tuna recipe, hummus is very versatile and full of protein.  I hate the store bought versions and have ultimately thrown them out they tasted so bad. This is great on crackers, pita chips,  pita sandwich with veggies, on quesadillas, spread on celery, used as a dip with veggies.  I have tired other recipes but this is my favorite.  If you like more heat add Tabasco, or the Delallo Hot Pepper Garlic Sauce I mentioned on 9/1/10.  This is made with roasted red peppers in a jar, but I have been meaning to try roasting my own.  It appears to be easy and will probably taste even better. The original recipe called for 1/3 cup of lemon juice but I found it too lemony so I reduced it to 2 Tbl.

ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS

2 cloves of garlic minced

1 (15 oz) can of garbanzo beans

1/3 cup of tahini

2 Tbl of lemon juice
1/2 cup roasted red peppers
1/4 tsp of basil

Drain and rinse the beans.  In a food processor combine the beans, garlic, tahini and lemon juice. Process until smooth, then add the peppers and basil and pulse the food processor just until the peppers are chopped.  Add salt and pepper to taste.