Smoky Chipotle Hummus

INGREDIENTS

· 2 (15.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained

· 1/2 cup water

· 1/4 cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)

· 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

· 2 tablespoons olive oil

· 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

· 2 cloves garlic

· 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin

· 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained

· 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

· 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

· 1/2 teaspoon salt

· ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the garbanzo beans, water, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, and cumin in the bowl of a food processor; blend until smooth.

2. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are coarsely chopped into the hummus base.

3. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill until ready to serve.