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Red Pepper Hummus Sandwich

March 29, 2012 by Debi 10 Comments

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This Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Sandwich with Caramelized Onions is a vegetarian delight! Homemade Red Pepper Hummus, caramelized onions, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes. The only thing that would make it better is some avocado (but, alas, mine weren’t ripe yet!).

Let’s combine the velvety goodness of homemade roasted red pepper hummus (recipe included below) with a delightful array of ingredients. Prepare to indulge in a flavor-packed sensation that will elevate your lunch game to new heights. And I have lots of idea for you to customize your sandwich experience and make it your own!

a red pepper hummus sandwich on onion bun with tomato, lettuce, and onions.

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Sandwich with Caramelized Onions

Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

You’ll find the recipe card for the homemade red pepper hummus below. And, if you’re looking for a classic hummus recipe, check out my Homemade Hummus.

It’s quick and easy to make your own. And, it tastes so fresh and delicious.

Some of the ones you get at the grocery store are so flavorless that I think it’s worth it to take the time to make your own!

Oh, and this hummus is great with crackers or veggies as a dip, don’t feel restricted to using it as a sandwich filling. We’ve been eating the extra as a snack.

And, I’ll be making a second batch this weekend for a birthday celebration.

close up on a vegetarian sandwich on an onion bun.

Sandwich making

bread choices

Served this sandwich on onion rolls, and emphasize the oniony-ness.

Any tasty bread will work will work here though. Here’s a list of great sandwich breads:

  • White bread
  • Sourdough bread
  • Whole wheat bread or whole grain breads
  • Hamburger buns
  • Hoagie rolls
  • Rye bread
  • Focaccia (open faced or regular sandwich)
  • Ciabatta
  • Potato bread
  • Dinner rolls for smaller slider style sandwiches
  • Bagels

I recommend toasting or grilling the bread so that it holds up to the moist hummus.

And if you’re going with a bun, be sure to butter toast it for maximum taste! Spread a thin layer of salted butter on the inside of the bun. I like those {affiliate link} soft spreadable butters in the tubs that are mixed with a little oil so that it doesn’t tear the inside of the bun.

Place the bun in a hot dry skillet, butter side down, and toast until it’s golden brown.

caramelized onions in the skillet.

sandwich fillings

Layer on your favorite fillings, and nosh! And be sure to check out my Mini Sandwich Bites for a tiny sammie!

To keep it classic, you can try lettuce, tomato, and caramelized onions.

I love caramelized onions in pretty much anything. They just take a little time and patience, but the flavor that they have is sweet and earthy, and they complement pretty much everything.

When I take the time to caramelize onions, it makes the dish seem complex and finished. I usually make mine on the stove. A little bit of oil, a lot of stirring, (and here’s the trick) add a little water if they start browning too quickly or too much.

That being said, if you’d like a fool-proof slow cooker method, hop over to see my friends at Full Belly Sisters.

Here’s a list of great sandwich filling and veggie ideas:

  • Cheese: Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, Provolone, Muenster, Havarti, Swiss, or Parmesan
  • Fruit like slices of apple or peaches
  • Black olives
  • Green olives
  • Avocado
  • Carrots
  • Red bell pepper or green bell pepper
  • Sprouts
  • Fresh spinach leaves
  • sliced red onions
  • Sliced hard boiled eggs
  • Sauteed mushrooms
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Pickles
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Coleslaw
  • Mashed cooked sweet potato
  • Roasted cherry tomatoes

two sandwiches on buns on a table with a white cloth.

bread spreads

And don’t forget the bread spreads!

  • Mayonnaise
  • Mustard
  • garlic & herb cheese spread
  • Pesto
  • Red pepper hummus
  • jalapeno and avocado hummus
  • Tzatziki
  • pineapple serrano hummus
  • Honey mustard
  • Homemade cottage cheese ranch
  • Mashed avocado
  • Peanut butter or almond butter
  • strawberry balsamic goat cheese

a red pepper hummus sandwich with a fried egg and red onion.
I’ve added a fried egg on top of this version of the sandwich!

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Sandwich with Caramelized Onions - a vegetarian delight

Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Debi
A great full flavored hummus. Use it to dip or spread it on a sandwich. Use the servings slider to easily adjust the ingredient amounts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water as needed

Instructions
 

  • Roast red pepper following stove top or grill method. Or, roast in broiler at 500° F until charred, turning frequently for about 10 minutes. Remove from stove or oven and let cool. Remove skin, seeds, and membranes, and pat dry with a paper towel. Coarsely chop pepper.
  • Add chickpeas, roasted red pepper, garlic, spices, tahini, and olive oil to a food processor or high-speed blender and blend until smooth. If too thick add water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 992IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

Keyword hummus, red pepper
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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus plus a fabulous sandwich to serve it on!
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  1. Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box

    March 30, 2012 at 4:09 am

    Oh, my! This sounds fantastic and looks even better. I’m not vegetarian, but I’d happily devour this for lunch!

  2. justine

    March 31, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    What an absolutely GORGEOUS sandwich! Many thanks for including a link to our blog, too 🙂

  3. angie

    April 1, 2012 at 11:38 am

    This looks absolutely DELICIOUS! 🙂 Thank you for dropping by and linking up at Successful Saturday!

  4. Martha @ Simple Nourished Living

    April 1, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    This sandwich looks and sounds absolutely delicious. Hummus and caramelized onions are two of my favorite things. I’ve bookmarked your recipe to try soon. Thanks 🙂

  5. Mick

    October 3, 2012 at 5:30 am

    I just made this and wow…delicious. Thanks!

  6. Katie Mae

    October 18, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    This looks tasty! I hope you will share it with Simple Meals Friday!

  7. Katie Mae

    October 25, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing with Simple Meals Friday! I hope we see you again this week!

  8. myrecentfavoritebooks

    January 14, 2014 at 10:45 am

    This sandwich looks so good! =)
    I’m pinning to save.

  9. Healing Tomato

    February 8, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    This is a vegetarian’s dream sandwich. The red pepper and onions bring so much flavor. Add hummus and it is delicious-central.

  10. Michelle De La Cerda

    January 31, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    This is stunning and loaded with flavor. Love it.

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