This fat-free red pepper hummus will blow your mind, especially because it has no added oils, nuts, seeds, or overt fats!
Red Pepper Hummus
Did you know that bell peppers, including red peppers, contain an amazing amount of vitamin C, sometimes up to six times more than an orange?
Bell peppers are also very high in vitamin A and beta carotene, which can help to improve vision, boost the immune system, and protect the eyes against cataracts. Dipping yellow and orange bell peppers into this red-peppery goodness is an amazing way to enjoy this treat!
**IMPORTANT** Did you know that green bell peppers are unripe and should not be eaten? Sometimes, something is so normal that it’s shocking to find out it’s not good for us. But now you know – stick to the bright and colorful bell peppers to protect your digestive system and benefit from eating these healing fruits.
Bell peppers are also helpful for weight loss, as they can curb your appetite while providing glucose and plenty of nutrition to fuel you through the day.
Chickpeas are a wonderful carbohydrate and mineral-rich food that many cuisines worldwide incorporate, and enjoying them in hummus with no added oil or tahini is a wonderful and healthful option. Due to the effects of fats, oil, nut, and seed-rich hummus options reduce blood oxygen levels and cause the liver to work harder during digestion.
Chickpeas are higher in fats than many other plant foods, and you may want to consider avoiding them if you have very challenging chronic symptoms or have come down with a cold, flu, virus, or other bug. Otherwise, feel free to enjoy this delicious and healing meal option that will be a hit with anyone who tries it!
To your health and happiness,
Muneeza
Fat-Free Red Pepper Hummus
Equipment
- 1 Piece Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 2 whole Medium-size red bell peppers or 3/4 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers (free of citric acid, oil, and vinegar)
- 1 ½ cups Cooked chickpeas or 1 15oz can, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- ½ tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Paprika
- 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Sea salt, or to taste optional
- 2-3 tbsp Pure water more if needed
- 2 sprigs Parsley or cilantro to serve optional
- 1 platter Fresh veggies to serve optional
Instructions
- Turn the broiler on your oven on
- Core both fresh peppers, if using, and remove all seeds. Then slice into halves or quarters that lay flat
- Place pepper slices onto a baking sheet with parchment paper with even space between them
- Broil for 10-15 minutes until charred
- Remove peppers from oven and cool
- While peppers are cooling, add chickpeas, garlic, cumin, paprika, fresh lemon juice, and sea salt (if using) to a food processor
- Remove all charred skin from the red peppers, leaving only roasted red flesh. Place peppers into food processor with other ingredients
- Mix on high until a smooth hummus texture forms. Add water one tablespoon at a time to achieve the desired consistency
- Using a silicone spatula, scoop hummus out of the food processer into a bowl for serving.
- Place cilantro or parsley on top of the hummus, if using, and serve hummus with a platter of veggies, your favorite crunchy snack, or a bowl of potatoes! Enjoy!
