Balsamic Roasted Red Pepper Basil Hummus

February 16, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 147 Comments

Homemade, creamy, fresh hummus. Three bold flavors: balsamic, roasted red peppers, and basil will have you eating this hummus straight from the bowl. Gluten-free, vegan, and fat-free, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

I am a big hummus eater. It’s one of those essential grocery items every week. I go through it fast…but I never use it in the traditional way. No, I never use it as dip. Shocker? Probably not, you know I’m pretty non-traditional when it comes to food 😉 What do I constantly use hummus for? Sandwiches!

Hummus sammies are the bom.com! If you’ve never put hummus on a sandwich…you really need to ASAP! I making mine with 2 corn tortillas + hummus (slather-up both the “inside” sides) + all the veggies! Seriously, such a perfect little lunch sandwich! It will change you life 😉 Of course, under my current living situation, it is still much easier to just buy hummus (which I do), but when I’m at home now and have everything I need, making it happens in a snap!

I have always been a die-hard roasted red pepper hummus girl. Every brand makes a red pepper flavor. Tribe, Oasis, Yorgo’s, Engine 2, Cava, Safeway (surprisingly really good), Sabre, Athenos, Ceders, whatever, you get the point. Each one tastes different however, but none of bad. Not spicy or sweet, but that perfect satisfying savory flavor perfect for anything…and sandwiches! If you’ve never even had hummus before, red pepper is a safe reliable first flavor to try 😉 Or you know, you can try making your own.

But I took this one a step further and didn’t just do roasted red pepper, but added in a few fancy fix’ins. Not only a jar of roasted red bell peppers, but also lovely balsamic vinegar and the powerful little herb I like to call basil. These three flavors come to the forefront in this perfect homemade hummus. Even though I use 3 big flavors, they compliment each other well and play with the taste buds in such a way that you’ll just want to each this bowl of hummus with a spoon.

Now before I get to the recipe, I have something we all need to discuss. It has to do with the history of hummus 😉 (I told you I’d do this!). First of all, the only time you are actually eating hummus is when it is made with chickpeas. Why? Because “Hummus” means “Chickpea” in Arabic. So please, for the love of all things foodie-related, stop calling you black bean/white bean/lentil/whatever bean DIP a hummus. It is not, so stop. Please.

Another thing is what we think about now-a-days when it comes to hummus is “hummus bi tahini” which means chickpeas and tahini. (However, I didn’t use tahini in my hummus). This “hummus bi tahini” dish can be traced back to 13th century Cairo, Egypt, in the cookbook Medieval Arab Cookery, but no specific ingredients can be found. Really though, there are no conclusive records as to when the “traditional” hummus came about with the 4 essential tastes of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon (the popular form of modern times). Then somehow it became a Greek dish too. So basically the only real take-a-way I have for you is to use the word “hummus” correctly. 😉

Balsamic Roasted Red Pepper Basil Hummus

Ingredients: (makes about 2 cups)

+ 2 Cups Cooked Chickpeas

+ 1 8oz Jar of Roasted Red Peppers in Water (rinsed)

+ 1/4 Tsp Cumin

+ 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder

+ 1/2 Tsp Chopped Garlic

+ Dash of Black Pepper

+ 1 Tsp Dried Basil

+ 1 TB of Balsamic Vinegar

Directions:

+ In a food processor, combine the chickpeas (if using canned, make sure you rinse them off), peppers, and all the spices. Give the processor a few pulses to get things started.

+ Then add the balsamic and processes until smooth (or leave a little chunky if you prefer!).

+ Store in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.

I know I may have rocked your “hummus-thinking-world” today, but if I catch you calling your black bean dip, “hummus”, we are going to need another intervention 😉 You know I did take Arabic for about 2 weeks…I do have some credibility in the language 😉 Hahahaha! Now go whip up some homemade hummus and use it on a sandwich or top some chicken or fish with it or even swirl it into a dinner bean bowl! Those are all my favorite ways to use hummus 😉 But I guess you can be boring too and just use it as dip for carrots and celery…

So tell me:

+ Have you committed the mortal sin of calling a bean dip, “hummus”, out of pure mistaken ignorance?

+ What is your favorite way to use hummus?

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Comments

Amber

March 30, 2015 at 11:39 am

This hummus sounds so great! Have you ever tried making pepper hummus with peppadew peppers? It’s so good!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  March 30, 2015 at 1:13 pm
  
  Not with peppadew, but I have a roasted red pepper hummus on my blog 😛
  
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Sherry

February 27, 2015 at 5:15 pm

Thanks for another great post. You are certainly well-informed–and that’s a good thing. Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday. Hope to see you again this week.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 27, 2015 at 5:31 pm
  
  Haha, thanks!
  
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Raia

February 26, 2015 at 5:42 pm

Roasted red pepper hummus has got to be one of my favorites! I never thought about adding balsamic to it, though. Gonna have to keep it in mine the next time I make it! Thanks so much for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays, Rebecca! Hope to see you back this weekend! 😉

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 26, 2015 at 5:46 pm
  
  Yes! Please give it a try Raia! XOXO
  
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Deb@SimplePlate

February 26, 2015 at 12:01 pm

I’ve never been a big fan of Hummus, but this.. this changed my mind! Thanks for linking up at Simply Sundays!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 26, 2015 at 12:49 pm
  
  Haha, woohoo! I hope it did/can! It is so super yummy!
  
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kimmythevegan

February 25, 2015 at 9:31 pm

Yum! I don’t even really like roasted red pepper, but I totally want to make this. I love the idea of adding balsamic and basil to it – what a great combo.
I totally did not know hummus was arabic for chickpea and feel like a total tool now ;p I love your history lessons – they help me not to make any further faux-pas in the food world.
Thanks for sharing this over at Healthy Vegan Fridays =) Hope you are having a fabulous week!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 26, 2015 at 7:02 am
  
  This will make you LOVE roasted red pepper! So so so yummy!
  Haha! I love learning these foodie-history tid-bits 😉 I’ll be doing them every chance a recipe calls for some clarification!
  
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  - kimmythevegan
    
    February 26, 2015 at 7:56 pm
    
    You are actually making me love a lot of things I didn’t know I loved (roasted chickpeas!!!).
    Thanks for sharing this at Healthy Vegan Fridays – this is going to be a feature this week. I’ve pinned it on our Pinterest Board too =)
    
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    - Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
      
      February 27, 2015 at 7:22 am
      
      The greatness of food never ceases 😉
      
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Deborah Davis

February 23, 2015 at 11:54 pm

Hi Rebecca,
This hummus is a hit! So healthy and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your Balsamic Roasted Red Pepper Basil Hummus recipe with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop. I’m pinning and sharing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 24, 2015 at 8:59 am
  
  Thank you Deb!
  
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Tara

February 23, 2015 at 5:59 pm

Saw this over at Simple Sundays linky party, it looks delicious!!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 23, 2015 at 6:03 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Stephanie

February 23, 2015 at 5:08 pm

Looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 23, 2015 at 5:18 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Cydnee

February 22, 2015 at 3:48 pm

I love hummus. I think the addition of balsamic and basil is brilliant! ~Cydnee

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 22, 2015 at 3:56 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Amanda

February 22, 2015 at 10:28 am

This sounds simply wonderful! I’m pinning this for later!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 22, 2015 at 12:56 pm
  
  Thank you so much Amanda!
  
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vegetarianmamma (Cindy)

February 21, 2015 at 6:42 pm

This sounds delicious! Thanks for linking up! I pinned this!

-Cindy

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 21, 2015 at 6:48 pm
  
  Thank you Cindy!
  
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Marla

February 21, 2015 at 12:08 pm

Sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 21, 2015 at 12:46 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Vicki

February 20, 2015 at 6:47 pm

Delicious and so easy to make! Love the addition of the balsamic.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 20, 2015 at 6:55 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Laura

February 20, 2015 at 6:20 pm

This is without a doubt being made. And no tahini – bonus!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 20, 2015 at 6:33 pm
  
  I kept it authentic HUMMUS, but tahini is my love child, haha!
  
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Natalie

February 20, 2015 at 10:37 am

I love the combination of balsamic and basil in this recipe. Sounds delish!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 20, 2015 at 11:13 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table

February 20, 2015 at 8:43 am

This is one of my all-time favorite hummus flavors! Can you make me some as a road snack? I just packed my processor. Lol!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 20, 2015 at 8:51 am
  
  Haha, I guess I need to then 😉 XOXO
  
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Julie @ Running in a Skirt

February 20, 2015 at 8:20 am

I love hummus and totally use it for sandwiches! The balsamic is such a unique addition! Yum!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 20, 2015 at 9:19 am
  
  Hummus sandwiches should be a staple for us all!
  
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Sunny@andloveittoo

February 19, 2015 at 9:50 pm

This looks heavenly! Thank you for sharing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 20, 2015 at 7:34 am
  
  Thanks for calling it heavenly 😛
  
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Honest mum

February 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm

Oh wow, so gorgeous! Must try this! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Nichole

February 19, 2015 at 1:18 am

This looks DELICIOUS! I’ve recently become a hummus fan and do go through it quickly. I’ll have to give this a try and make my own:)) I’ve never tried it on a sandwhich.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 19, 2015 at 6:58 am
  
  You must put it on a sandwich! So so so good!
  
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Rachel Edington

February 18, 2015 at 11:37 pm

This looks like a delicious recipe. I have been wanted to make a red pepper version, but hadn’t thought of adding balsamic. You are a clever, clever girl. Hey BTW I never cook by chickpeas for hummus, do find it better if you do?

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 19, 2015 at 12:14 am
  
  It’s so good!
  Well you can’t used hard dry? So of course! I do soak and cook my own insteadbof canned, if that’s what you mean.
  
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Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts

February 18, 2015 at 10:01 pm

Roasted red pepper hummus is definitely my favorite flavor of hummus, Rebecca. I use it to make my Brazilian Un-Cheese Biscuits more often than I use it in other ways. I love both balsamic and basil so I’m intrigued by your homemade version and thanks for the hummus lesson. 🙂

xo,
Shirley

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 19, 2015 at 7:01 am
  
  It really is the best! Thanks Shirley! XOXO
  
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Claire

February 17, 2015 at 8:54 pm

Yummm! Red pepper hummus is my absolute favorite and although I’m in the same boat as you–it’s hard to justify making hummus at college when you can save so much time by just buying it–I will DEFINITELY be trying this recipe the next time I’m at home! 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 18, 2015 at 1:00 am
  
  Hahaha, deal 😉 I will be making all my own again too!
  
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Emily Hoschar

February 17, 2015 at 7:31 pm

I have definitely committed the sin of calling black bean DIP hummus… my dad is a chef so I should probably know better 😉 Anyways, I am trying this recipe! Looks delicious!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 18, 2015 at 7:53 am
  
  Hahaha 😉 All is forgiven is you give THIS hummus a go 😉 XOXO
  
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Deanna | The Live Fit Girls

February 17, 2015 at 5:47 pm

Yum! Definitely pinning this for later! Love that you added balsamic! 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 6:00 pm
  
  Thank you Deanna!
  
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Rachel

February 17, 2015 at 3:40 pm

Pinning for later! I love red pepper hummus and this recipe looks so good!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 3:45 pm
  
  Thank you Rachel! XOXO
  
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Shashi RunninSrilankan

February 17, 2015 at 2:59 pm

I love me some hummus – love this one with basil and roasted red peppers!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 3:11 pm
  
  It’s so yummy!
  
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GiGi Eats

February 17, 2015 at 12:01 pm

I do believe you in fact made this recipe for MOI! Ah yes yes yes!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm
  
  It’s perfect for us all!
  
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Elena

February 17, 2015 at 11:39 am

One of our favorites is roasted red pepper hummus- I love the idea of adding balsamic. I have a great smoked balsamic right now that I bet would be lovely.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm
  
  O my gosh! That sounds wonderful! Balsamic is the best..and smoked? Yes!
  
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- masala girl
  
  February 20, 2015 at 8:39 pm
  
  whoa! where did you get smoked balsamic?! or how did you make it>!
  
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Lean Lena

February 17, 2015 at 10:51 am

I love hummus! And I put it on sandwiches all the time 🙂 It is a perfect alternative to cheese spread or mayo, and makes your sandwich SO much better!
Great recipe! Thanks for linking it up with Tasty Tuesday this week 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 11:19 am
  
  Yes! It is the perfect healthy, allergy-free vegan spread!
  
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Christie

February 17, 2015 at 10:50 am

Sounds perfect. We had a store bought one recently and now I can make my own with your recipe.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 11:23 am
  
  So easy to make yourself!
  
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RFC

February 17, 2015 at 10:06 am

While I love hummus, I’ve never bothered to try and make it on my own. Perhaps I will give it a try. Thanks for the recipe!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 11:18 am
  
  Do it! You really can’t mess it up and you can make it with whatever you want!
  
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Kristy @ Southern In Law

February 17, 2015 at 2:32 am

Yum yum yuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmm! I love hummus on ALL THE THINGS!!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 4:24 am
  
  Me too!
  
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Sandra Laflamme

February 16, 2015 at 10:51 pm

I have never made my own hummus. This recipe sounds great. I love hummus in a pita pocket with cucumbers.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:56 pm
  
  Yes! Making your own is the best!
  
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Bailey K.

February 16, 2015 at 9:57 pm

My husband would love this. He loves everything roasted red pepper. I finally figured out how to make a tasty healthy vegan roasted red pepper dip to dip artichokes in, and I’m addicted. (Saving your recipe to try this week, btw.)

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:55 pm
  
  Ah, yum for artichokes! Perfect!
  I hope you to make it? You guys will totally love it!
  
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eat good 4 life

February 16, 2015 at 9:29 pm

I love making my own hummus. So easy, economical and healthier. I love your version for sure. Never thought of the balsamic vinegar in it!!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 17, 2015 at 7:20 am
  
  Yes! It’s one of the easiest homemade staples to make! Thank you friend!
  
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Stephanie

February 16, 2015 at 8:16 pm

This looks delicious and would be a great snack!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:53 pm
  
  Yup! Thanks!
  
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Jeanine

February 16, 2015 at 6:38 pm

I love hummus, and this one looks so easy, I can make it myself!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 6:41 pm
  
  That’s the point, haha!
  
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Joy @ Joy Love Food

February 16, 2015 at 4:58 pm

Sounds delicious! I love making my own hummus.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 5:03 pm
  
  Thanks Joy!
  
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Tyler

February 16, 2015 at 4:42 pm

This recipe sounds amazing! Now that I have a food processor, I’m excited to get to make unique things like this.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 4:43 pm
  
  You could even use a blender!
  
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Emily @SinfulNutrition

February 16, 2015 at 4:31 pm

Love balsamic AND red pepper hummus! Why did I never think of putting them together?!?

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 4:42 pm
  
  Haha, right!? So good!
  
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Mags

February 16, 2015 at 4:08 pm

I know it’s not technically correct, but the Eat Well Enjoy Life yellow lentil hummus is pretty much the best thing ever. This looks really good too though, I may have to try my hand at making my own.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 4:28 pm
  
  I’ll have to try that one 😉 Even if the name is wrong, hahaha!
  O, do try! It is so easy and yuumy!
  
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KatRyan

February 16, 2015 at 3:52 pm

this looks amazing! I will definitely try it for our next girls night!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 4:27 pm
  
  Awesome! Thanks friend!
  
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Patty @ Reach Your Peak

February 16, 2015 at 3:00 pm

This looks delicious! Roasted red pepper hummus is my favorite kind. I have yet to make my own hummus though…I’ll have to look for a food processor!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 3:04 pm
  
  A blender works too!
  
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Marjie @ Home Again Jiggety-jig!

February 16, 2015 at 2:01 pm

Who knew that hummus is so easy to make? I have a can of chick peas in my pantry right now! Might give it a try for the next party. Also took notice that it is lower in carbs too. Very important when you are feeding a diabetic.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 2:10 pm
  
  Ah well that’s great! I hope you get to make some soon!
  
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Lou @ Mommy Sanest

February 16, 2015 at 1:35 pm

OK. First of all, I didn’t know that it was bad to call a bean dip hummus — though I don’t know that I’ve made that mistake. The more you know.

Also, I am hummus obsessed, and my favorite thing to eat with hummus right now is roasted sweet potatoes. Kinda a weird combo.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 1:51 pm
  
  Haha, yes! Now you know!
  No, not weird! That is delicious! But when is a sweet potato not 😉
  
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Sarah

February 16, 2015 at 1:33 pm

Yum! I love switching up hummus flavors! I rotate making different flavors, buying ones I stumble across that look interesting, and can’t wait to try this one! My favorite way to enjoy it… hmm hard question. I love it as a dip, to top salads instead of dressing, in power bowls, or in wraps/ sandwiches!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 1:51 pm
  
  Ah, yes to power bowls! I just bought an artichoke spinach one I am dieing to dip into!
  
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Kelly

February 16, 2015 at 1:28 pm

My husband loves red pepper hummus. I often put hummus in wraps. Delicious! Looks great, Rebecca.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 1:48 pm
  
  Awesome! Then you’ve gotta try this!
  
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Ali the Skinny GF Chef

February 16, 2015 at 1:23 pm

Perfect timing! I buy one like this and love it but I eat it too fast! This is just what I needed 🙂 Thanks!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 1:52 pm
  
  Yes! Now you can make huge batches!
  
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Dana

February 16, 2015 at 1:03 pm

Wow, this sounds delicious! I am a big hummus fan so I am definitely going to try this recipe! Pinning for sure 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 1:04 pm
  
  Thank you Dana!
  
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Laura

February 16, 2015 at 12:16 pm

well… this looks amazing!
Pinning for sure.

I love roasted red pepper hummus. I never really make my own (store bought) though I definitely have all of these ingredients on hand… I don’t really use for sandwiches, but I love hummus for dipping veggies (carrots, snap peas, etc)

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 12:21 pm
  
  No matter how you use it, it is a MUST to always have in the fridge!
  
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Linda @ Veganosity

February 16, 2015 at 11:26 am

I love hummus in wraps and sandwiches. Panera’s Mediterranean sandwich, without cheese, is one of my favorites if I need something quick and easy.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 11:46 am
  
  Haha! Hummus just makes any sandwich/wrap better!
  
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Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl

February 16, 2015 at 11:24 am

I love that you added basil to this. It is absolutely my FAVORITE herb!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 11:46 am
  
  It has such a distinct flavor! I love it too!
  
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Kimberly

February 16, 2015 at 11:15 am

YUM!! I am obsessed with hummus. I use it on sandwiches, as a dip, or I love mixing it with black beans and eating it straight! I’ve been dying to try making it myself, and this seems like a great recipe to try!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 11:19 am
  
  Ah yes! I love just using it on and in everything! Haha! It is so easy to make yourself!
  
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Audrey @ Unconventional Baker

February 16, 2015 at 10:53 am

Lovely hummus, Rebecca! I’m a huge fan of all kinds of dips, especially veggie ones — usually have some with at least one of my meals {I make tons in one go, freeze and defrost as needed}. My husband is a straight hummus bi tahini kind of guy, so I make tons of that for him and the more interesting ones for myself. We like to come up with alternative names for mine though — my favorite one is “bummus” {beet hummus} 😉

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 11:02 am
  
  Adding beets to hummus is amazing! Hahahaha, and I love the name 😉 I’m going to always use that now!
  
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Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite

February 16, 2015 at 10:48 am

This looks SO yummy! I’m so sick of the hummus we typically but and am dying for a yummy recipe to make at home. Looks like I found the perfect one 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 11:03 am
  
  Yes! Make homemade! You can make so much, however you want, and save money!
  
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Channing

February 16, 2015 at 10:23 am

ooh, hummus on a sandwich, I never would’ve thought of that. Sounds delicious! 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:34 am
  
  Really? Well it is great!
  
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Annmarie

February 16, 2015 at 10:00 am

I would never have thought to add balsamic! Looks yummy! 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:22 am
  
  It is the perfect amount of extra flavor!
  
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Farrah

February 16, 2015 at 9:51 am

I adore using hummus for sandwiches! 😀 I don’t use it as a dip all that often, but eeevery now and then, I’ll eat it with baby carrots. (Definitely not at the moment because hello snowpocalypse + my love for everything and anything hot.)

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:32 am
  
  Yay, sandwich girls! It really is the best healthy spread!
  Hot hummus? Haha! I had some frozen and forgot to let it defrost yesterday, so I heated it up in the microwave and had a hot hummus sammy! It was good!
  
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pam (sidewalk shoes)

February 16, 2015 at 9:41 am

Thank goodness I call my bean dip, bean dip, and my hummus, hummus! And, I call this one, delicious!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:21 am
  
  Hahaha, Good girl 😉
  And thank you!
  
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma

February 16, 2015 at 9:26 am

Back when I ate sandwiches hummus always went on them, it adds such a great flavor! Pita and hummus was always a standard appetizer or snack at my house too. It is pretty rough on my stomach (the garlic and onion make it worse but also make it so good!) so it’s very rare for me to eat it now. Looks so good Rebecca!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:21 am
  
  Make plain hummus! That’s the great thing when you make your own! Add whatever you want!
  
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Rachel

February 16, 2015 at 9:25 am

We love hummus at our house. Definitely adding this to the rotation!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:20 am
  
  It’s a staple!
  
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Angie

February 16, 2015 at 9:22 am

This sounds yummy! We go through a lot of hummus at our house. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing at Something To Talk About Link Party!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:25 am
  
  Haha, same here! Thanks!
  
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Pragati // Simple Medicine

February 16, 2015 at 9:12 am

I love hummus! I can’t wait to try your recipe 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:20 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit

February 16, 2015 at 8:53 am

Someone brought up hummus in one of my classes recently and there were at least 5 or 6 people who didn’t even know what it was!!! Where have you been people…under a rock?! Craziness! Anyways, I love hummus, but I must say I’m a veggie dipping kind of girl 🙂

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:20 am
  
  WHAT!? Obviously they have………it’s kinda impossible to not know what hummus is in this day and age….
  Well I want you to spread that hummus on some bread now!
  
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AJ @ NutriFitMama

February 16, 2015 at 8:36 am

LOVE hummus on sandwiches. I don’t think I’ve ever had it on corn tortillas though- I’ll have to try that.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:19 am
  
  Best sandwich ever!
  
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Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner

February 16, 2015 at 8:29 am

I love to make my own hummus too! I like the addition of a little balsamic in here! Thanks for linking up today!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 10:19 am
  
  It really does the trick!
  
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Jessica H.

February 16, 2015 at 8:12 am

Mmm! This sounds SO good! I love snacking on veggies or pita chips and hummus. Pinning to make!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 8:20 am
  
  Thank you Jessica! XOXO
  
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Aileen Stewart

February 16, 2015 at 8:03 am

I like hummus, but se brands are always to high in sodium. I tried to make my own hummus once, but it wasn’t that tasty. his looks like a great recipe to try, so thanks for sharing!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 8:19 am
  
  O I know! I always look out for the sodium too! That’s just another plus of making your own!
  
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Emily @My Healthyish Life

February 16, 2015 at 7:56 am

YUM! So many good flavors mixed into one recipe. I’m not the biggest hummus fan, but I have it occasionally when someone else buys it in my house.

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 8:18 am
  
  Put it on a sandwich girl! You will LOVE IT!
  
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Tina Muir

February 16, 2015 at 7:47 am

Ooooh good idea, I love adding red peppers to my hummus, but love the addition of balsamic vinegar! Great idea! Hummus is such a great snack, and so much nutrition in there too!

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 7:51 am
  
  One of my favorite foods for sure!
  
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Jennifer F

February 16, 2015 at 7:21 am

Looks good! I’m the only one who likes hummus in my house, so I rarely make or buy it . . . . because I’m afraid a big batch will spoil. Someone told me you can freeze it — I am skeptical about what it would do to the texture — have you ever tried that?

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- Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
  
  February 16, 2015 at 7:51 am
  
  I ALWAYS freeze it! It is the easiest thing to freeze! And in littler portions for you can have as much as you want!
  
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