Sweet Pepper Hummus

**Dairy, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Refined-Sugar, Nut, Egg FREE

25 oz. Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

3 Lemons, Juiced

5 Cloves Garlic, Roasted

1 Onion, Roasted

1 Red Bell Pepper, Roasted

1 Scallion, Finely Chopped (garnish)

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper

Prepare beans according to the package cooking instructions, or use organic, canned garbanzo beans.

Cube bell pepper and onion, place in baking dish with garlic, and drizzle with olive oil.  Roast in 350º oven until lightly browned (approximately 40 minutes).  Combine roasted vegetables, beans, lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth.  For a sweeter hummus flavor, roast 2 bell peppers and 2 onions.

Serve with your favorite sliced veggies for a dipping delight!

Serve at room temperature or chilled.