Smoked Red Pepper Dip With Grilled Crudite Recipes

SMOKED RED PEPPER DIP WITH GRILLED CRUDITE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the peppers, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and blistered all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium metal or glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the peppers steam for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the asparagus, mushrooms and 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Grill the vegetables, flipping once, until they have lightly charred grill marks, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Arrange on a serving platter with the broccoli and carrots.
• When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin, remove the seeds and coarsely chop the flesh. Transfer to a food processor, add the feta, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika and garlic and pulse until a thick paste starts to form. With the motor running, stream in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until you have a smooth, thick dip. Adjust the seasoning, as needed. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with the crudite.

RED CRUDITES WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Steps:

• Romesco Sauce: Soak 1 dried New Mexico chile pepper in hot water, 10 minutes; drain, then remove the stem and seeds. Puree 1 garlic clove, 1 slice toasted bread, 1/4 cup smoked almonds and the chile in a food processor. Add 2 cups quartered tomatoes, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; puree. With the motor running, slowly pour in 3/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and more paprika.
• Serve with:
• Acorn Squash: Halve, seed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F, stirring halfway through, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. (You can do this at the same time as the carrots.)
• Baby Carrots: Trim, then toss with olive oil, chopped dill and parsley, and salt. Roast at 425 degrees F, tossing halfway through, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Baby Bell Peppers
• Smoked Almonds
• Radishes

CRUDITES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• ROASTED GARLIC:.
• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• Place the garlic on 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 sides down, on 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 expel the cloves into a bowl.
• Mash into a paste.
• Set aside until needed.
• *Note: Each head of garlic makes approximately 2 tablespoons of roasted garlic.
• PREPARE DIP:.
• Roast the pepper by placing them on an open glas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7-10 minutes.
• Place in a plastic or paper bag, and cool for about 15 minutes.
• Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and discard.
• Coarsley 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 temp, with assorted crudites for dipping.