Name: Spicy Red Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 roasted red bell peppers (+ more for garnish, optional); 15 ounces garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed); 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup water; Salt and pepper

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This easy Spicy Red Pepper Hummus takes minutes to make and is cheaper than store bought. It's perfect for a party. Add it to a sandwich, pizza, or taquitos. Making your own hummus doesn't have to be hard or intimidating!

I don't think I'll ever get sick of creating new hummus recipes. I probably have around a dozen on the blog with several more waiting to be posted.

This Spicy Red Pepper Hummus was inspired by some store bought hummus I was gifted with. I had just broke my ankle, so it was a welcomed surprise. Anyway to make my life easier was a good thing at the time.

I liked it so much that I thought I would try and recreate it. Mine didn't come out quite as spicy as the store-bought version, which might actually be better for all of you.

This easy Spicy Red Pepper Hummus takes minutes to make and is cheaper than store bought. It's perfect for a party. Add it to a sandwich, pizza, or taquitos. Click To Tweet

Easy

If you haven't started making your own hummus yet, I highly recommend it. This red pepper hummus with spices takes only a few minutes to make and it is cheaper than store-bought. Those little tubs just aren't worth it.

I found that once I had my base ingredients down to how I liked them, I could add whatever flavors I liked.

I didn't start making my own hummus until starting the blog. I had followed someone else's recipe many years ago and was so unhappy with it that I could barely finish it. The experience turned me off from making my own hummus.

So even if you don't like this roasted red pepper hummus, which I doubt will be the case, don't give up on making your own hummus. Everyone likes different ratios of the base ingredients, which are garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.

If this is your first time making hummus, you may want to start with less lemon juice, tahini, and garlic, and taste as you go.

Better Than A Walking Desk

Have you seen those standing desks or treadmill desks that allow you to stand or walk while working? If you work at home you probably have. I love the treadmill desk idea because you get exercise while working.

After I broke my ankle I needed a way to exercise. My husband who is a cyclist, suggested we get my trainer out of storage. You attach a bicycle to the trainer so that you can ride in place.

I used to have it outside since weather in Tucson is great year round. My husband thought we should put it inside for convenience. Instead of taking up a bunch of space with a bicycle and a trainer, I decided to get a mini exercise bike that fits under my desk. Basically it is just the pedals. Many people use them for rehabilitation.

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It has a tension knob for when I get stronger. It's great to be able to workout while working. Actually, it's great to get in a workout period.

If you work at home and have been thinking of getting a treadmill desk, but don't have the space or cash, I highly recommend checking out a mini exercise bike. It is really quiet and sturdy.