Easy Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

Mar 09, 2012 @ 11:32 AM
Posted by Maryse Chevriere, Special Contributor

Nutrition

Cal/Serving: 453
Daily Value: 23%
Servings: 4

High-Fiber, Low-Fat
Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Wheat-Free

Fat	7g	11%
Saturated	1g	4%
Carbs	77g	26%
Fiber	22g	89%
Sugars	15g	0%
Protein	24g	47%
Sodium	378mg	16%
Calcium	138mg	14%
Magnesium	144mg	36%
Potassium	1186mg	34%
Iron	8mg	43%
Zinc	4mg	28%
Vitamin A	1948IU	39%
Vitamin C	89mg	148%
Thiamin (B1)	1mg	39%
Riboflavin (B2)	0mg	18%
Niacin (B3)	2mg	12%
Vitamin B6	1mg	42%
Folic Acid (B9)	681µg	170%
Vitamin E	2mg	10%
Vitamin K	14µg	18%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	2g	0%
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	3g	0%

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INGREDIENTS

One 16 1/2-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 large red bell peppers, seeded and roughly chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

In a food processor, add the chickpeas, chopped bell peppers (the smaller the better, and the smoother consistency you'll get), minced garlic, and lemon juice. Purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with pita chips or crudité.