If there is one thing I absolutely love, it is hummus. Creamy, smooth, tasty, addictive, and (my favorite) – simple. It is a definite in the snack department…who am I kidding? It is a definite in the “Anytime” department!

Plain hummus can easily be transformed by adding anything from roasted garlic to red peppers to olives to avocado. Last night, I opted for the red (and yellow) peppers. (I actually had some pan fried peppers and onions on hand and I decided to use them…never let an opportunity to repurpose left overs go by!).

To make hummus:

In the bowl of a food processor combine one 15oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), about 1/2 roasted pepper or more, 3Tbsp tahini, 1Tbsp lemon juice, and a dash of salt. Process. As the mixture comes together, drizzle in olive oil (with the machine running) until the mixture loosens. Continue to process until smooth. If the hummus appears too chunky or thick, continue processing and add a few tablespoons of water until the desired consistency is obtained.

Buon appetito!