Red Pepper Hummus

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained (540 ml cans)
• 1 large red pepper
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 6-8 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 Tbsp lemon juice
• sea salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Roast the red pepper in the oven on the broil setting until skin is charred.
2. Wrap the roasted red pepper in plastic wrap and set aside in a bowl to cool. Once cooled, gently peel off all the skin.
3. In a small pan, sauté the garlic in oil until soft and translucent.
4. Put all ingredients (including the garlic oil) into a blender or food processor. Give it a good whirl until you reach the desired smoothness.

Real Food Tips:

• Serve with your favourite crunchy veggies or toasted pita.
• To speed up the process, use jarred roasted red peppers.
• For added deliciousness, protein, calcium & iron add 2-3 Tbsp of tahini.