Red Pepper Hummus

• (15 ounce) cans chickpeas↗2

  rinsed and drained

• garlic cloves↗3
• jarred roasted red pepper↗1⁄2 cup

  drained

• tahini↗1⁄2 cup
• water↗1⁄4 cup
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• ground cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground red pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• fresh lime juice↗1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup
• fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend first 9 ingredients and add 1/3 c lime juice in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; add additional lime juice, if necessary, until desired consistency.

2. 2

   Cover and chill until ready to serve.

3. 3

   Garnish if desired.