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Chipotle and Capsicum Hummus

Chipotle sauce gives this hummus a spicy and smoky flavour. Perfect for pairing with crudites and pita chips for a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Red Capsicum
  • 400 g Can Chickpeas drained and rinsed, some reserved for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil plus extra to serve
  • 1½ tbsp Chipotle Sauce
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • ½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • 3 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp Sea Salt
  • Micro herbs for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Line baking tray with baking paper.
  • Cut capsicum into thin strips and place on baking tray. Bake for 25 minutes, or until capsicum has softened and has a slight char.
  • Add remaining chickpeas (remember to reserve some for garnish), olive oil, chipotle sauce, garlic cloves, cumin, chilli powder, lemon juice, sea salt and ¾ of roasted capsicum to blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Transfer hummus to serving bowl, garnish with chopped remaining capsicum and chickpeas. Add a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of chilli powder and micro herbs. Serve with crudites such as carrot sticks, radishes, sliced capsicum, cucumber batons and pita chips.

Notes

Reserve chickpea liquid (aquafaba) and freeze for a variety of recipes such as cakes, mousse, mayo, pavlova and so much more!
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Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 25.2gProtein: 5.3gFat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 0.7gSodium: 562mgPotassium: 208mgFiber: 4.7gSugar: 1.4gCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chickpeas, Quick & Easy, Vegan
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