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roasted red pepper hummus homemade in bowl

Pressure Cooker Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Connie Taylor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 C dry chick peas garbonzo beans*
  • 2 C water
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • Cold water to rinse chick peas with
  • 1/2 C hulled sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp grape seed oil
  • 1/2 C roasted red peppers diced (divided)**
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • juice from one lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • extra olive oil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the dry chickpeas in the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.
  • Place the lid on the unit and turn to locked position.
  • Turn the steam release valve to sealing.
  • Press the manual button and adjust the timer to 40 minutes.
  • Once the unit has finished cooking and the timer has counted to zero, allow the steam to naturally release completely.
  • Strain the water off the beans and place them back in the pressure cooker pot along with 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
  • Use the saute feature to saute the chick peas for about 2 minutes.
  • Place the chick peas in a large bowl and fill with cold water.
  • Agitate the beans with your hands to rub the skins off of them.
  • Rinse and repeat, while removing and discarding the loose skins.
  • Set aside.
  • Place the stainless steel liner back into the pressure cooker after wiping it clean and drying it completely, inside and out.
  • Use the saute feature again to toast the 1/2 cup of hulled sesame seeds until the oils begin to release. (about 2 minutes)
  • Place the toasted sesame seeds in a food processor along with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Pulse a few times, then turn the processor on high.
  • Drizzle in the 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil.
  • When smooth, add the cooked chick peas, garlic, oregano, cumin, lemon juice and 1/4 cup of the roasted red peppers.
  • Pulse then turn the processor on high and drizzle in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • When the mixture is smooth, season with salt to taste.
  • Serve in a small dish with a garnish of drizzled olive oil and the rest of the roasted red peppers.
  • Use your favorite veggies to eat the dip with.

Notes

* Can use a 15 oz can of chick peas, if you want to skip the pressure cooking part.
** To roast the peppers, slice them in half and remove the core. Place them skin-side up on a baking sheet. Broil them on high in the oven until the skins are blackened slightly. Remove and place in a bowl, covered with foil or plastic to steam for 10 minutes. Peel and dice. You can freeze what you don't use for another recipe.
Recipe by Connie Taylor @Happybellyfoodie.com