Red Pepper and Garlic Hummus

• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• hot sauce to taste
• 2 Tbs. Olive oil

Sauté the above ingredients in olive oil until soft.

• 1/3 cup tahini
• 2 cans chickpeas drained
• 1 lemon juiced
• 4 Tbs water

Food process or blend the tahini, chickpeas, lemon juice and water. Fold in the sautéed garlic, onion and red pepper mixture.

Serve with crackers, vegetables or use as a condiment on sandwiches.