roasted red pepper spread

The Villages, FL
Updated on Aug 21, 2012

This recipe keeps in the refrigerator in a closed container up to five days. You can also half it for a smaller group.

prep time 10 Min
cook time
method Food Processor
yield makes 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 jars 7 oz each roasted red peppers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh italian parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons capers, drained
  • 1 medium garlic clove mashed with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • sprig fresh basil for garnish, optional

How To Make roasted red pepper spread

  • Step 1
    Arrange the drained peppers on a double layer of paper towels and let them dry while preparing the recipe.
  • Step 2
    Combine the remaining ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until the parsley and capers are finely chopped.
  • Step 3
    Add the peppers and process using the on/off pulses, until peppers are coarsley chopped. Stop several times to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Make sure the mixture is evenly chopped.
  • Step 4
    Taste for seasonings and adjust. Drain any excess liquid. Serve at room temperature with crostini, baguette slices or bagel chips,

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