Appetizer for 2

Buffalo Red Pepper Hummus

Name: Buffalo Red Pepper Hummus
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp hot sauce; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil or liquid from can; cayenne pepper (optional)

$6.49for 415 minServes 2

Chickpeas blend with tahini, roasted pepper, garlic, hot sauce, lemon, and spices into a smooth dip.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Juice, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.02Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 3 oz$0.18/oz typical	3 oz	$0.54Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.24

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

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15 minstart to table
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2servings as written
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Typical price

$1.62 per serving$6.49 for 4

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tahini
1 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup jarred roasted red pepper
2 tbsp olive oil or liquid from can
cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps

Drain the chickpeas and place them in a food processor with the garlic, tahini, hot sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Add the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and cayenne if using.
Blend for 2 minutes, scrape down the sides, and blend again until smooth.
Add water a tablespoon at a time if needed, and blend for 3 more minutes.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl and rest it for 2 minutes before serving.

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