Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Bagel

Ingredients

• •2 plain bagels
• •1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
• •1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •2 tbsp tahini
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 clove garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1/2 tsp ground cumin
• •Salt, to taste
• •1 cucumber, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the bagels in half and toast them until golden brown.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, and salt.

3. 3

   Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

5. 5

   Spread a generous amount of the roasted red pepper hummus on each toasted bagel half.

6. 6

   Top with thin cucumber slices to add crunch and freshness.

7. 7

   Serve the bagel halves immediately as a quick and delicious meal.