There are some foods that it takes me awhile to warm up to. Like sushi. I was not a fan of sushi [raw fish.. ew!] and would order “normal” things when Ryon and I went to a sushi restaurant. Then one day as I was looking over the menu a roll caught my eye and I decided to try it. And I loved it! I started trying more sushi and I enjoyed them as well. It was like I needed a gateway roll to warm up my taste buds. Same thing with hummus. I was not a fan at first, and then I found the right hummus to get my taste buds acquainted. After reading the package of one of my latest tubs-o-hummus, I thought “I can make this”. And make this I did!
Have you ever read the label on a hummus container? There are normally like 4 basic ingredients, the main one being chickpeas. [Or garbanzo bean. It goes by a few other names.] So I grabbed a can and a few other ingredients and whipped up this delicious roasted red pepper and artichoke hummus. I used:
- 1 can of Goya chickpeas [29 oz]
- 1 jar of marinated artichokes [6 oz]
- 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers [from a jar as well]
- garlic to taste
- sesame seeds to taste
Drain and rinse your chickpeas. Add them to a food processor with a little bit of garlic and sesame seeds. Pulse until they are pureed but not completely smooth. Add your artichokes a little at a time, including the liquid that is the jar. Pulse for about 30 seconds and then add your red peppers. Mix until smooth and stop. Remove and put in a resealable container. Good for up to two weeks. [Store in the fridge.]
The great thing about hummus is that its healthy for you and super tasty. My kids and husband loved this recipe and have been munching on it throughout the week. Plus, it was cheaper to make then it was to buy and we ended up with more. I used a larger can of chickpeas so I even sent some over to my parents. Everyone [including myself] has enjoyed the flavor of the hummus. The kiddos love it with carrots and we love it pita chips. Taste buds meet tasty hummus. Tasty hummus meet belly.
Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can of Goya chickpeas [29 oz]
- 1 jar of marinated artichokes [6 oz]
- 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers [from a jar as well]
- garlic to taste
- sesame seeds to tast
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 470Sodium: 1002mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 12gSugar: 1gProtein: 23g
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Crystal says
My family loves hummus. I usually buy it, but it is so expensive. I have had 4 cans of chickpeas in my cabinet for making my own, but then I chicken out and just buy it. My best friend makes her own all the time. I like you recipe so I’m going to jump in and make my own next week when my store bought is all gone. Thanks for the encouragement and recipe!!
Kelley says
That’s great Crystal! It really is easy to make.. and so much cheaper! Let me know how it goes!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Love to make hummus! It is so quick and easy. This red pepper version sounds delicious!
Kelley says
Thanks Christin! It really is easy, isn’t it? Hope you try this one soon! Its great!
Sami says
Looks great! I love hummus and this recipe sounds great!
Pinned!
Kelley says
Thanks so much!
Lisa says
Sounds yummy and contains all of my favorite things – red pepper, artichoke, and chickpeas! I’ll have to try it.
Kelley says
Thanks Lisa! They are a few of my favorite things as well! Yum!
Adelina Priddis says
We must be sisters! I had a hard time with sushi when my husband first introduced me to it, now we eat it for almost every date night! As for hummus, I’ve tried a few, haven’t cared for them, but then I see recipes like this one and think “I need to try it again! it looks really good!” Thanks so much for sharing on Foodie Friday!
Kelley says
Haha! Its weird how you start to like a food just all of a sudden, huh? I hope hummus is the same for you as it was for me! Its really tasty. Like sushi 😉