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Creamy Roasted Capsicum Spread
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Servings
6
Ingredients
15
oz
Chickpeas
Canned, drained and rinsed
1
cup
Roasted red peppers
Jarred or freshly roasted, drained
3
tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
High quality
2
tbsp
Lemon juice
Freshly squeezed
1
clove
Garlic
Peeled
0.5
tsp
Salt
Adjust to taste
1
tbsp
Sesame seeds
Toasted, used for garnish
Instructions
Add the 15 oz of drained chickpeas, 1 cup of roasted peppers, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, and 0.5 tsp salt to a food processor.
Pulse the ingredients until roughly chopped, then process continuously while slowly pouring in the 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
Continue blending for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor if needed.
Transfer the puree to a serving bowl and garnish with 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds before serving.