Roasted Red Pepper and Chipotle Hummus
When Eric and I moved to Virginia earlier this year, having a Trader Joe’s nearby was one of the things we were most excited about. There are several items I love getting from there, but their chipotle hummus has to be my favorite. Since we were buying it so frequently, I decided to try making it myself. I couldn’t be happier with the results!
This hummus is full of flavor from the roasted red pepper and chipotle. It has a bit of a kick to it, but you could certainly add another chipotle if you wanted it spicier. It also has a great smoky flavor, and it goes especially well with grilled vegetables. You can use this for more than just dipping, too. This hummus would make a fantastic spread inside a wrap or pita. Just fill with your favorite vegetables, and you’ve got a healthy and delicious lunch.
- YIELD: about 2 cups
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, 1 tablespoon of liquid reserved
¼ cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, smashed
½ cup coarsely chopped roasted red pepper, plus 2 tablespoons for serving
1 chipotle in adobo
1½ teaspoons adobo sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
scant ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, reserved liquid, tahini, garlic, red pepper, chipotle, adobo sauce and lemon juice until a paste forms. Scrape down bowl and add olive oil, cumin and paprika. Puree until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
- 2
Transfer hummus to serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Top with roasted red peppers and serve with warm pita bread and crudités. This hummus can be stored up to five days in the refrigerator.
I am obsessed with TJ's chipotle hummus so I am super excited to find this recipe! When the two containers of TJ's I bought today are gone I'll definitely be trying this!!
Hummus is one of my favorite dips. This looks fantastic!
I like the sound of adding some spicy chipotle to a roasted red pepper hummus!
We have only recently gotten a Trader Joes where I live and I too have become intrigued with all the different flavors of hummus I have found there, such as edamame and horseradish. I made a roasted red pepper hummus a couple weeks ago which was delicious, but yours looks even more amazing with the chipotle and red pepper flakes. Can’t wait to try it!
Hi Courtney! I don’t think I’ve ever commented on your blog, but I really enjoy it. Just made this recipe tonight–SO good. Thanks for sharing!
So happy to find your recipe that is based on Trader Joes Chipolte Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! I LOVE this flavor and will make this as soon as I eat up what I have on hand. Thanks!