A spicy hummus that keeps well in a sterilized jar in the fridge
1 red bell pepper
1 red chilli pepper
Olive oil
400g tin of chickpeas, drained
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
Ground cumin
2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pinch paprika
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley
- Preheat oven to 200oc/400of/gas mark 6
- Drizzle olive oil over pepper and roast for 15 minutes
- Add the chilli, drizzle with oil and cook for 15 minutes more until both are charred – take care that the chilli does not burn and shrivel
- When cool, peel, remove seeds and chop – leave in the chilli seeds if you want more spice
- Blend with chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and 4tbsp water
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and parsley