Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 

I decided to make my own Tahini sauce, it ended up being extremely easy and quick to make! All you need is some extra virgin olive oil and toasted sesame seeds, as you’ll see in the video below.Having to create a healthy snack/ appetizer for NCAP, I was able to perceive how easy it is to make hummus at home; I am in love. Tastes so much better than store-bought hummus, that it was devoured by my family and I in less time than it took to make it! To make this creamy roasted red pepper hummus, and the dreamy tahini sauce contained within it, you will want to set aside 30-45 minutes to make. The best part is that once you’re done blending up all your ingredients, it is ready to serve. 

       Video on how to make it⇩

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zTa_vNUKCw

 

 Ingredients 

2 whole red bell peppers 

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas 

1 large lemon

1/4 cup tahini

1 small garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Health benefits

Chickpeas are high in dietary fiber and great for your digestive system! They have been said to help improve digestion, lower cholesterol, and control blood sugar. Chickpeas are filled with calcium, magnesium, fiber, and other nutrients that help make your bones stronger. https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-chickpeas#1

Sesame seeds supply 5g of protein per 3 tbs, which is essential for your lymphatic system, musculoskeletal system. Given their abundance of Mg and vitamin E, they have been associated with lowering blood pressure; therefore, lessen
your chances of getting heart disease and stroke. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/sesame-seeds

Garlic offers protection against various cancers due to one of its components, selenium. It contains flavonoid quercetin, giving it its antibiotic. Garlic helps to reduce blood pressure, improving your cardiovascular system, and reduces cholesterol. propertieshttps://prn.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SuperFoods-TheHealth-BoostingProperties-Townsend-111201.pdf

Peppers are a part of our favorite family, the superfoods! They contain capsaicin, which is a natural analgesic and neuro-inflammatory blocker that relieves aches and pains in our joints and muscles, therefore helping our muscular and skeletal system. Capsaicin has been shown to help with weight loss and protect against stomach ulcerations. https://prn.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/SuperFoods-TheHealth-BoostingProperties-Townsend-111201.pdf

Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and antioxidants, flavonoids, which helps prevent diseases and boosts our immune system. Consumption of lemons is associated with lowering blood pressure. Vitamin C is essential in formation of collagen, supporting our integumentary system. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283476#tips