Gluten-Free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant hummus boasts a smoky sweetness from roasted red peppers, balanced by creamy chickpeas and a hint of garlic. It's a luxuriously smooth dip perfect for scooping with your favorite gluten-free crackers or fresh vegetables.
At a glance: This easy snacks recipe yields 4 servings in about 35 minutes (15 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more snacks recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: When preparing this snacks recipe, in a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on whole food ingredients. Ensure all purchased ingredients, such as tahini, are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination with gluten-containing grains.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red peppers, drained
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
- 2-4 tbsp water, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- 1
Combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, drained roasted red peppers, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic in a food processor. Pulse a few times to break down the larger ingredients.
- 2
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Continue to process until the mixture starts to become smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add the salt and smoked paprika to the food processor. Process again until the hummus is very smooth and creamy, approximately 3-5 minutes. If the hummus is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Taste the hummus and adjust seasonings if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or paprika to suit your preference. The total processing time should be around 8-10 minutes to achieve a silky texture.
- 5
Transfer the roasted red pepper hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of smoked paprika for garnish. Serve immediately with gluten-free pita bread, vegetable sticks, or your favorite gluten-free crackers.
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Tips & Notes
- Use a good-quality extra-virgin olive oil here — the flavor comes through in simple recipes.
- Roll the lemon firmly on the counter before cutting to get significantly more juice.
- Press or mince garlic rather than slicing for a more pungent flavor; slice for a milder taste.
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