Roasted Pepper Hummus

This makes a healthy snack for a movie night or tabletop game night. Very lovely flavor!

Makes about 2 cups.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 c olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
• 2 medium red sweet peppers or 1 (14-18 oz) bottle roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/4 c tahini
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp fennugreek (optional)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. If using fresh peppers, cut them in half. Place on baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil. Roast for 30-40 minutes at 400 degrees F or until soft and browning in places. Remove seeds and stems.
2. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
3. Serve with vegetable sticks, toasted bread squares, pita, crackers, or tortillas.