Everything you need to make Hummus with Florina Peppers:
- 1½ cups cooked or boiled chickpeas
- 4 roasted Florina peppers (from a jar)
- 2 semi-dried, soft sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tbsp tahini
- Juice of ½ a lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- A little water
- Salt
- Pepper
For serving:
- Cucumber sticks
- Toasted bread
- Parsley leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Drain the chickpeas thoroughly using a colander.
- Dry the peppers with paper towels and remove any skin or seeds.
- Dry the semi-dried tomatoes with paper towels as well.
- Add the chickpeas, peppers, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to a blender. Blend the ingredients for a few minutes.
- Finally, add a little water and blend again until the mixture is fully homogenized and becomes smooth like velvet.
- Check the acidity and, if needed, add a bit more lemon juice for extra tang.
- Cover the hummus and let it chill in the fridge.
- To serve, spread the hummus in a shallow bowl, make a well in the center with a spoon, and drizzle with some olive oil. Sprinkle a little paprika on top and garnish with tender parsley leaves.
- Serve the hummus chilled with cucumber sticks and toasted bread.
Enjoy!
Source: Argiro Barbarigou