Sweet Red Pepper Dip
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Quick, easy and delicious dip made from Sweet Red Peppers. It is soft, sweet and aromatic making it a perfect appetizer for family gatherings and entertaining.
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup fresh carrots, chopped
- ½ cup red onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Heat non-stick pan on a medium heat. Add olive oil and let it heat up for 30 seconds. Add red peppers and cook for 2 mins.
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Add carrots and cook for 2 more mins.
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Add onions and garlic. Stir and cover with a lid. Cook until soft. Take off the heat and let cool.
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Once the mixture is completely cool, transfer into a food processor or high speed blender. Add all the remaining ingredients: cilantro, tomato paste and the spices. Blend together.
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Serve with chips, vegetables or use as a spread on a toast.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information (per tbsp): Calories: 33 Fat: 1.6 g Saturated fat: 0.2 g Carbohydrates: 4.5 g Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g Sugar: 2.5 g Sodium: 67 mg Protein: 0.7 g