Basic Recipe for Chickpea Hummus

Ingredients

• 3 Red bell pepper
• 1 Garlic clove
• 200g / 7.05oz Chickpeas (canned)
• 1 tsp sweet Paprika powder
• 1 tbsp Tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• juice of 1/2 lemon Lemon juice
• to taste Salt
• to taste Pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Halve and clean 3 Red bell peppers. Place the peppers cut side down on the baking sheet and press gently. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the skin darkens and blisters.
3. Remove from the oven, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let cool for 10 minutes. Peel off the skin and roughly chop the peppers.
4. Meanwhile, peel and finely chop 1 Garlic clove. Drain and rinse 200g / 7.05oz Chickpeas.
5. In a food processor, blend Garlic, Chickpeas, Red bell pepper, 1 tsp sweet Paprika powder, 1 tbsp Tahini, and 3 tbsp Olive oil until creamy. If too thick, add some water.
6. Season with Lemon juice, Salt, and Pepper.