Low Fat Red Pepper Hummus... Yumm!!

I came across a great snack idea this weekend that I just had to share!! Mmmm homemade red pepper hummus! This spread is one of my favorites because it's a healthy/filling snack that tastes AMAZING!

Here's what you'll need: 

1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas

2 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 -3 cloves garlic (pressed or crushed)

1/2 cup roasted red pepper

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon coriander

1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon salt

fresh ground pepper

How to make it: 

Step 1: Drain& rinse chick peas/garbanzos, reserving liquid.

Step 2: In small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, cayenne (use less if you don't want it very spicy! I like 1/2 table spoon!) & salt, mixing thoroughly.

Step 3: Put garbanzo beans/chick peas in bowl of food processor with chopping blade,& sprinkle the spice mixture over the top evenly.

Step 4: Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic,& roasted red peppers, and blend until well mixed.

Step 5: Add the fresh ground pepper.

Step 6: Once the hummus gets smooth, add some of the reserved liquid from the chick peas/garbanzos while it is being processed, until it reaches the desired consistency.

And you're done! Humus can be served as a spread on things like tortilla chips and pitas, or even as a vegetable dip! Either way I'm sure this recipe will be a repeat! Enjoy!!