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Roasted red pepper houmous

Name: Roasted red pepper houmous
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Levantine

Sweet red pepper adds a touch of vibrancy to this popular dip

2 ratings

Recipe by: Sarah Toule | Former Head of Health Information

This only takes minutes to prepare and is lower in fat than most shop-bought alternatives as it has no added olive oil. It makes a great snack served with crudités, as it's high in protein.

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Ingredients

100g roasted red peppers, roughly chopped
1 x 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
25g tahini (sesame paste)
1 clove garlic, finely diced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (to taste)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper

Time: 10 minutes
SERVES:: 12
CALORIES:: 60
FAT:: 1.7g
SALT:: 0g
SUGAR:: 0.7g
5 A DAY:: Less than 1

Method

Combine all the ingredients except the black pepper. Process the mixture until smooth.
Season to taste with pepper and serve with toasted wholemeal pitta wedges and a selection of crudités.