santa fe sunset dip

Seattle, WA
Updated on Mar 17, 2016

Serve in a small, attractive bowl placed in center of a large serving platter, surrounded with assorted cut-up vegetables and, if desired, baked tortilla chips.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method Food Processor
yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 2 jars (7-oz. each) roasted red peppers, drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 4 ounces neufchatel cream cheese
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • - tabasco or hot pepper sauce, to taste

How To Make santa fe sunset dip

  • Step 1
    Soak dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
  • Step 2
    In a food processor, puree red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro and scallion until smooth and well-blended. Add cream cheese and puree, adding enough of the reserved tomato-soaking liquid to thin the dip to the desired consistency (scraping down the side of the bowl occasionally). Blend until smooth. Blend in salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste. Adjust seasoning, adding more garlic, cumin, or lemon juice if needed.
  • Step 3
    Transfer to a container with a cover. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before using. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.

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