Name: Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dip (Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted red peppers – about 2 large roasted red peppers (jarred or roasted at home); 3/4 cup tahini; 1 large clove garlic; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; pinch of chili flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; water to thin if needed; sesame seeds, paprika, and chili flakes to garnish

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This creamy roasted red red pepper tahini dip is a totally crave-worthy snack made with roasted red peppers, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a few simple spices. Truly luscious, versatile, and ready in less than 10 minutes! Whole30, paleo, vegan, gluten free, & dairy free.

Side angle shot of a small speckled white bowl filled with bright orange roasted red pepper tahini dip. Dip is garnished with sesame seeds and chili flakes, and a hand on the bottom right of the frame is dipping a celery stick into the dip. On a plate with carrots, sliced cucumber, and celery sticks.

First things first, I just want to go on the record saying that this roasted red pepper tahini dip is about as L-U-S-C-I-O-U-S as it gets!

I don’t think I even expected this recipe to be as good as it is the first time I made it. But something about the combination of creamy tahini, smoky roasted red peppers, bright lemon juice, garlic, and the perfect blend of spices makes it so next level good.

When whipped together in a food processor or blender, this magic combination of simple ingredients creates something so much more than it’s humble components. It’s smooth and almost fluffy in texture in the best way, with the utmost level of creaminess.

It is delicious served with cut veggies, crackers, alongside your favorite grilled protein, as a sauce for tacos, or thinned with a little water and served as a salad dressing! Versatile sauces for the win always!

And if you love all things tahini be sure to check out our recipe for 5 Minute Tahini Dressing, Mediterranean Chicken Bowls with Tahini Sauce, Kale Apple Pomegranate Salad with Tahini Dressing, & our Roasted Veggie Protein Bowls with Turmeric Tahini!

Why you’ll love this roasted red pepper tahini dip

It is:

FULL of flavor
Versatile
Great for meal prep
Dairy free
Easy to make
Suuuper creamy!

Overhead shot of a small speckled white bowl filled with bright orange roasted red pepper tahini dip. Dip is garnished with sesame seeds and chili flakes. On a plate with carrots, sliced cucumber, and celery sticks.

Overhead shot of a small round white plate with a brown rim with flaky sea salt, and an assortment of vibrant spices. On a white background next to a cut lemon and a small bowl of tahini.

Ingredients

This dip is made with just a few simple items that you may already have stocked in your kitchen! & if you group all the spices together, it’s made with only 5 INGREDIENTS!

Roasted red peppers – Pre-roasted jarred peppers from the store work great (that’s what I used), but you could also easily roast your own!
Tahini – tahini is a creamy butter made from roasted and ground sesame seeds. Often used in mediterranean style recipes. A staple in hummus and babaganous! Two of my favorite brands are Tarazi and Soom, but you can also find it at Trader Joe’s and most natural food stores.
Garlic
Fresh lemon juice
Simple spice blend – Paprika, cumin, chili flakes (optional and can adjusted based on how spicy you want it to be), and salt & pepper.

Overhead ingredient shot on a light background. A plate with a variety of vibrant spices, a white bowl of tahini sauce, a small bowl holding a few roasted red peppers, surrounded by scattered cut lemons, and garlic cloves.

Close up shot of a small white bowl holding vibrant roasted red peppers, on a light colored background.

How to make this Roasted Red Pepper Tahini Dip

For this easy recipe, you’ll need either a food processor or a blender, and the ingredients listed above.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Gather your ingredients

Gather all of the ingredients listed above + get ready to make some delicious dip! If you’re using pre-roasted bell peppers from the store all you have to do is grab them from your pantry. If you opt to roast them yourself this is a good how-to guide to get you started.

Step 2: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender

Once you have all of your ingredients at the ready, add them to your food processor or blender.

All you have to do from here is process or blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed! Once it’s smooth and creamy, give the roasted red pepper dip a taste and season with a little more salt and/or lemon juice if desired.

If you’re using this dip as more of a salad dressing, or you want a more drizzle-able (totally making this a word!) consistency, thin it with a little water, and re-season again after thinning since some of the flavors could be diluted after adding water.

Step 3: Serve!

Serve immediately to dip with cut veggies, crackers, or as a sauce for a simple meal!

Macro close up shot of red pepper dip, sprinkled with sesame seeds and chili flakes.

Close up side angle shot of bowl of creamy roasted red pepper tahini dip. Celery and cucumber stick are wedged into the dip in a small speckled bowl. On a white plate filled with veggies on a light colored background.

A pro tips for this recipe!

If you can’t find tahini, try substituting with sunflower seed butter (sunbutter), or cashew butter!
Different brands of tahini have different consistencies, & some are definitely thicker than others. If you’ve processed or blended everything together and it seems too thick, just thin with a little water at a time until you get the right texture!
This dip should keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

What is tahini?

Tahini is a ground paste, or seed butter made from roasted sesame seeds. It has a fairly creamy texture, and a slightly nutty + sweet flavor. Most people probably know it as a key ingredient in hummus or babaganoush. Once opened tahini is best stored in the refrigerator. You can find it at most natural food stores, mediterranean grocery stores, or online!

Serving suggestions

This dip pairs perfectly with cut veggies, crackers, crusty bread, or in a mediterranean bowl situation for an easy lunch or dinner!

It would also be a lovely spread for a sandwich or tucked inside tacos alongside grilled protein and some fresh cilantro.

Close up overhead shot of a small speckled white bowl filled with bright orange roasted red pepper dip. Dip is garnished with sesame seeds and chili flakes. On a plate with carrots, sliced cucumber, and celery sticks.

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