Today’s meal prep snack idea is our super easy Red Pepper Hummus. Our hummus recipe is topped with sesame seeds and paired with gluten-free crackers and vegetable slices — perfect for the healthy meal-prepper that’s on the go! Hummus has become a popular Middle Eastern snack for gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian communities worldwide, and for a good reason. Hummus is made with protein-packed chickpeas. Chickpeas are the legumes used in many meatless recipes because they’re rich in protein and fiber. Their nutritious nature makes them the go-to food choice for meatless meals.
This vegan snack box is full of good-for-you nibbles with creamy tahini and roasted red pepper hummus, fresh veggies and gluten-free crackers.
How long will Red Pepper Hummus last for?
Red Pepper Hummus will last up to 5 days. Keep your hummus in an airtight container to keep out moisture. The optimal refrigeration temperature for Red Pepper Hummus is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Can Red Pepper Hummus be frozen?
Yes, Red Pepper Hummus freezes well and defrosts overnight; just place it in the fridge when you’re ready to use it. Hummus will last for 6 months in the freezer.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Snack Boxes Ingredients:
For Hummus
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini at room temperature
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For Serving
- 15 gluten free crackers
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
How do you make Red Pepper Hummus?
Omg, it’s such a cinch! This entire meal prep snack idea only takes 10 minutes to make. It’s one of the easiest to-go snacks ever!
Grab your food processor and add all of your Red Pepper Hummus ingredients. In your food processor, combine all ingredients except the sesame seeds. Blend ingredients together until smooth and creamy, which should take 2-3 minutes. That’s it! How easy is that?!
How to portion Red Pepper Hummus?
Your Red Pepper Hummus meal prep snack box is complete when you add gluten-free crackers and cucumber & carrot slices. For this meal prep snack idea, you’ll need 4 of our dual-compartment meal prep containers. Divide 1/2 cup of hummus amongst each of the containers, filling one side. Then add your veggies and crackers in the other compartment.
More Hummus and Snack Box meal prep recipes:
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Other tips for making Red Pepper Hummus:
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Cook your chickpeas on the stovetop until they’re soft and the skins have come off of them. This will make your hummus extra creamy!
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More tahini, please! Tahini also adds to the creamy texture of hummus. This recipe calls for 1/4 cup, but you can add up to 1/2 cup for each can of chickpeas you’re using. The quality matters too, so try Trader Joe’s Organic Tahini.
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Drizzle olive oil on top of your finished Red Pepper Hummus.
Ingredients
For Hummus
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers drained and coarsely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini at room temperature
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For Serving
- 15 gluten free crackers
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for hummus except sesame seeds in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed, about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide hummus between 4 MPOF snack containers and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Divide crackers, carrots and cucumbers between the other 4 compartments.
