Homemade Red-Pepper Hummus

I've never been a fan of hummus. Whenever I tried it, it was bland and boring. It just didn’t taste good to me especially for someone who was born in the Caribbean and was use to eating a lot of spices. Since I have been on a journey to eat better, I though I should gave it another shot and make my own. Now it's one of my favorite snacks. By infusing this Middle Eastern classic with a spicy kick, I created a hummus that satisfies my island palate.

Ingredients

• Chick peas (32oz)
• Red Bell Pepper (1/2)
• Small White Onion (1/4)
• Garlic (2 cloves)
• Cumin (1/2 tsp)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
• Haitian Seasoning

*Servings: 6

Instructions

1. Rinse the chickpeas then add to a large bowl.

2. Add Red Bell pepper, chop onion, garlic, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper, oil, to large bowl.
   

   

3. Mix well and add to processor or high power blender. I used a NutriBullet.
   

   

4. Transfer to a serving, sprinkle it with cilantro, drizzle with olive oil.
   

   

Tips

• If you're using a NutriBullet like me, you'll achieve that irresistibly smooth texture in no time. If using a food processor, you may need to scrape down the sides for even blending.
• Test out your own favorite seasonings.

Would you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments below!