Spicy Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummous

Ingredients

• 3 lbs cooked garbanzo beans, soaked overnight
• 2 cups water, from cooking garbanzo beans
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/3 lb roasted red pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped yellow onions
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon sea salt

Directions

1. 1

   Boil the garbanzo beans till very well done.

2. 2

   This could take up to 2 hours.

3. 3

   Drain the water, saving 2 cups for later.

4. 4

   Place the beans in a food processor.

5. 5

   Blend to a smooth consistency, adding the lemon juice and tahini a little at a time.

6. 6

   Add the roasted red peppers, onions, garlic and spices (don't forget the salt).

7. 7

   Check the thickness of the hummous.

8. 8

   If it's too thick for it to properly blend, then add a little garbanzo water at a time, until it's reached the thickness you prefer.

9. 9

   Transfer the hummus to a bowl.

10. 10

    Mix in the chopped parsley in with a wire whisk.

11. 11

    Taste and adjust seasoning.