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Roasted capsicum hummus

Homemade hummus is so much tastier and healthier than the store-bought variety. This recipe is simple to make and can be made ahead of time.

  • Time to make: 15 mins
  • Serving: 6 people (with dippables)
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 red capsicum, sprayed with oil and roasted, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
  • pinch salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • To serve
  • fresh coriander
  • 2 flavoured wraps, such as spinach
  • 1 cup celery sticks
  • 6 spring onions, trimmed, cut into sticks
  • 1 cup carrot sticks
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Place the hummus ingredients in a blender. Whizz until hummus is mixed but still has some texture. Add a little water if it’s too stiff; season to taste. Chill before serving.

    2 Serve topped with fresh coriander alongside wraps, vege sticks and tomatoes.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free wraps and check tahini and chipotle sauce are gluten free.

    HFG tip

    • This dip keeps well in the fridge for two days.
    • Re-taste dip just before serving as flavours can alter while chilling.

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