Roasted Bell Pepper Dip Recipes

CRUDITE WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• For the peppers: Roast the peppers by placing them on an open gas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7 to 10 minutes. Place in a plastic or paper bag, and cool for about 15 minutes. Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and discard. Coarsely chop the peppers.
• Transfer the peppers and garlic to a food processor and process until smooth. Add the cheese and process until smooth. With the machine running, add 1/4 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a steady stream through the feed tube. Add the basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth. Adjust the seasoning, to taste. Transfer to a decorative bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. Before serving, drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve cool or at room temperature, with assorted crudite for dipping.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet and rub 1 teaspoon of oil into the top of each head. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and place, cut side down, on the baking sheet. Bake until the cloves are soft and golden, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Squeeze each head of garlic to expel the cloves into a bowl. Mash into a paste. Set aside until needed.

ROASTED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cilantro sprigs and crackers. Spoon into serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
• Serve immediately with crackers, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. If refrigerated, let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

HOT ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a food processor, blend the roasted red peppers and garlic until combined. Add the cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan, salt, pepper and basil to the processor and blend. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Top with the mozzarella. Bake until bubbling and the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with toasted rustic bread.

ROASTED-RED-PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Roast peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl,and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel and seed peppers.
• Pulse peppers in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add raisins, oil, capers, and oregano. Pulse to combine. Season with salt and vinegar.

ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the roasted red peppers. Cut a thin slice off one long side of sweet red pepper; remove seeds. Spoon dip into pepper cup. Serve with vegetables.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, process all the ingredients except the onion for 30 seconds, or until smooth. Transfer to a medium serving bowl. Stir in the onion. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until ready to serve. Stir before serving.

SARAH'S ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• Place the bell peppers on a baking sheet and broil on the top rack of the oven, using tongs to turn them as each side blackens. Place the blackened peppers in a plastic bag, tied loosely with some air inside, for 15 minutes. Remove the stems and peel the peppers. Discard the cores and seeds. Cut peppers into wide strips.
• Add the peppers, tomato paste, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic, and cayenne pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until almost smooth, 7 or 8 times. Salt to taste, if needed.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MARY'S ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a small baking dish, mix the roasted red peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic and Dijon-style mustard.
• Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Serve warm.

ROASTED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the peppers, cheeses, onion, garlic powder and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve with crackers.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in food processor.
• Process until smooth.
• If desired, garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley or basil.

BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Uncooked Version: Cut peppers, garlic and onions for easy blending.
• Add olive oil and seasonings to blender and puree.
• (You may add a small amount of water for blending ease.) Serve chilled, hot (heat in microwave for 15 seconds on high) or at room temperature.
• Cooked Version: This is a nice alternative (especially in hot weather) to roasting peppers.
• Cube or dice peppers and onion and chop garlic.
• Heat olive oil, onion and garlic in saute pan until just beginning to brown.
• Add peppers and seasonings and stir frequently on medium flame until peppers are browned at edges and have a glazed look.
• Place contents in a blender or food processor and puree.
• Great on bread, crackers, mixed with pasta or rice or in a sauce for flavor.
• Options and Seasoning Variations: Curry, cinnamon or mustard powder instead of cumin.
• Add approximately 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or soft soy or cream cheese for a spreadable dish.
• To make a marinade, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of either blasamic, red wine, or cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to season fish, poultry and tofu.
• Refrigeration keeps dish approximately 4 days.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Arrange the peppers on a double layer of paper towels, and let dry.
• Smash and peel the garlic. Then in a small bowl mash to a paste with the salt.
• Combine the garlic mixture, oil, parsley, lemon juice and capers in a food processor, and process until chopped fine. Add the peppers, and process until they are coarsely chopped. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature.

ROASTED GARLIC, ONION AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place garlic and onion, cut side down, on small baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until onion is tender and garlic is golden and tender, turning over halfway through baking, about 30 minutes. Cool.
• Char red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam. Peel and seed pepper. Chop coarsely.
• Squeeze garlic from skin. Cut each onion half into quarters. Place garlic, onion, red bell pepper and next 4 ingredients in processor and blend well. Transfer to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir dip and serve with toasted baguette slices.

ROASTED SWEET PEPPER AND CHICKPEA DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle peppers with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 18 minutes. Let cool slightly, then rub off skins and remove stems and seeds.
• In a food processor, puree chickpeas and garlic until very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add roasted peppers and vinegar and puree until combined. With machine running, drizzle in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with radishes.