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A spicy Mediterranean roasted red pepper vegn dip
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe

Roasted Red Pepper Dip is a delicious, gluten-free, vegetarian dip. It is inspired by the famous Mediterranean dip called muhammara.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Blending Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 1 Cup
Calories: 857kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon red paprika

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron skillet over the gas stove. Brush it with a teaspoon of olive oil. Place the whole peppers on the pan and roast till the skin is nicely charred from all the sides.
  • Transfer them to a bowl filled with water. Peel off the charred skin. Roughly chop the pepper. Drizzle olive oil.
  • Dry roast the walnuts in the same cast iron skillet over low heat for 1 - 2 minutes. Keep stirring the walnut while roasting. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • In a food processor with a knife blade attached, blend all the ingredients to a coarse paste.
  • Transfer roasted red pepper dip to a bowl. Garnish with walnuts, cilantro, and olive oil.
  • Serve roasted red pepper dip with crackers or bread.

Notes

  • Heat an oven at 220 degrees Celcius and grill the peppers on a baking sheet for 30 minutes or till nicely roasted. You can roast them on a BBQ as well.
  • Use a food processor and not a mixer/blender to get a coarse texture of the red pepper dip.
  • Honey and lemon juice together balance the flavor of the dip. Hence, are an essential ingredient. 

Nutrition

Calories: 857kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 2385mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 4992IU | Vitamin C: 161mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg