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I recently learned how to make hummus and have been trying out new flavors. \u00a0I don’t know why I haven’t made fresh hummus before now, because it is one of my favorite dips\/appetizers. \u00a0Once I figured out the basic ingredients, I then decided to create a spicy red pepper hummus…. perfect for veggies, but even better with warm tortillas triangles. \u00a0This is so fresh and so healthy – I can eat the entire portion I make, all by myself! \u00a0I am definitely bringing this home-made hummus appetizer to my next summer get together!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n1 can of chick peas
\n1 or 2 large roasted red peppers
\n1 tble of Tahini
\n1\/2 of a lemon (juice freshly squeezed)
\n1\/4 cup of Olive oil
\n1\/2 of a Garlic clove<\/p>\n

(to taste)
\nRed Pepper Flakes
\nGarlic salt
\nPaprika
\nCayenne Pepper
\nSalt\/Pepper
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Directions:
\n1. In a food processor, combine:\u00a01 can of chick peas, a\u00a0few roasted red peppers,\u00a01 tble of Tahini (I do a large tablespoon), \u00a0fresh squeezed lemon (I squeeze 1\/2 of the lemon), \u00a01\/4 cup of Olive oil (you can add more or less of this), 1\/2 of a fresh clove of garlic (my kids don’t like a lot of raw garlic, so I only put a tiny bit in… you can add more if you like raw garlic). \u00a0Then sprinkle in : crushed red pepper flakes, garlic salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt & pepper. \u00a0If you want it really spicy sprinkle in a few more shakes of the crushed red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper.<\/p>\n

2. Puree in the food processor – if the texture is too thick, add 1 tsp at a time of water to thin it slightly.<\/p>\n

3. Once the hummus is made, toast tortilla triangles in a pan with a little bit of olive oil and garlic salt – when they start to bubble, remove them from the heat.<\/p>\n

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4. For the final touch, dice some more roasted red peppers to top the hummus.<\/p>\n

5. Serve with warm tortillas and fresh cut veggies.<\/p>\n

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To make an even bigger spread, add fresh cut feta cheese, kalamata olives and a cucumber & tomato chutney drizzled in a greek vinaigrette. \u00a0This appetizer is sure to impress your friends and takes just minutes to make! \u00a0I can’t wait to make this for my next event!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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