Red Pepper Ulu (Breadfruit) Hummus

Ulu/Breadfruit: HummusSide Dish: Dips
Written By Christine Davis Ross

A Nutritious Twist on a Classic Dip

Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Red Pepper Ulu Hummus! This unique spin on a classic dip features breadfruit (ulu), bringing a tropical flair and a boost of nutrition to your table. Breadfruit is a nutrient-dense powerhouse, packed with fiber for healthy digestion, vitamin C for a strong immune system, and essential minerals like potassium and magnesium that support heart health. Combined with the sweetness of red pepper, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices, this hummus is not only delicious but also a great source of plant-based protein and healthy fats from tahini. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or adding to your favorite dishes, this Red Pepper Ulu Hummus is sure to become a staple in your healthy eating routine. Enjoy a guilt-free snack that's as nourishing as it is tasty!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2 tbsp tahini

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 red pepper

  • 1/8 cup water, or more if needed to thin

Directions

  1. Blend the Base: In a food processor, combine the prepared ulu, garlic clove, tahini, lemon juice, sea salt, smoked paprika, and red pepper. Process until the mixture is smooth.

  2. Adjust Consistency: If the hummus is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until you reach your desired consistency.

  3. Taste and Adjust: Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more salt, lemon juice, or tahini to suit your taste.

  4. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika or fresh herbs if desired. Serve with your favorite veggies, bread, or crackers. Add love and enjoy!

Christine Davis Ross

Christine Davis Ross is a Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, author, speaker, and founder of Radiate Health & Wellness. She assists individuals in creating meaningful, lasting change through evidence-based health and wellness coaching, empowering them to improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being with sustainable lifestyle habits, nutrition, movement, mindfulness, stress management, and behavior change.

For more than two decades, Christine has assisted people move beyond quick fixes and perfectionism to create healthier, more intentional lives rooted in resilience, self-discovery, and authentic living. Her whole-person approach recognizes the powerful connection between mind, body, and lifestyle, helping clients build habits that support long-term health and lasting transformation.

Christine's professional expertise is deeply enriched by her own journey through childhood trauma, a faith transition, the loss of her brother to suicide, breast cancer, and the profound grief of losing her mother. These experiences shaped not only her life but also her philosophy: that healing is not about becoming someone new—it is about returning to who we have always been beneath fear, expectation, and self-doubt.

Christine is the author of the IndieReader-praised memoir Beautiful Hell: Where the Life I Was Given Ended—and the One I Chose Began, described as "a thoughtful and emotionally candid account of healing after trauma." She is also the author of Discover the Adventure of You, an interactive workbook for personal growth and self-discovery, and Health BEAMS, a practical guide to creating vibrant health through balanced nutrition, movement, relationships, mindfulness, and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Through her books, wellness coaching, speaking engagements, and online resources, Christine's mission is to help people reconnect with themselves, trust their inner wisdom, and create lives rooted in health, purpose, and authenticity.

https://Radiatehealthandwellness.com
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