Appetizer for 12

Roasted Pepper Hummus

Name: Roasted Pepper Hummus
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup sesame tahini; 2/3 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers; 2 cloves garlic; 3/4 tsp sumac (optional); heaping 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp sugar; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

$1.67for 420 minServes 12

Chickpeas and roasted red peppers blend with tahini, lemon, garlic, and spices for a smooth, colorful dip.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 30 oz$0.09/oz typical	30 oz	$2.70Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.00

Swaps

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

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Sugar and brown sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.42 per serving$1.67 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup sesame tahini
2/3 cup jarred roasted red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic
3/4 tsp sumac (optional)
heaping 1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then drain the roasted red peppers.
Blend the chickpeas, peppers, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, sugar, and salt in a food processor.
Add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until smooth.
Blend in the olive oil, if using, and adjust the texture with more water.
Stir in the sumac, if using, and top with pine nuts, if desired.

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