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roasted red bell pepper dip recipe

Roasted red pepper dip recipe

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Roasted red pepper dip with walnuts. A simple dip recipe perfect to serve with pita bread for guests or a party.
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine International
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raw unsalted walnutss
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups roasted red bell pepper see below for how-to
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

For Roasting Red Peppers

  • Wash the peppers and wrap each one in aluminium foil
  • On a low flame on your stovetop, roast the peppers by turning frequently until you feel the pepper is turning soft and you get a nice smell or charred pepper skin. Don't worry about the foil burning, it won't and is fire-safe
  • Unwrap carefully, there will be trapped steam inside
  • The pepper should have some charred parts of the skin and be soft overall
  • Gently cut open, remove the burnt parts of the skin and the seeds
  • Chop into pieces and set aside

To Prepare the Dip

  • Place the walnuts, salt, sugar, cumin, and garlic in a food processor or mixer and pulse to a coarse powder
  • Add the chopped pepper along with the olive oil and lemon juice
  • Grind to a fine paste. Add more oil if the dip is too thick and mix well
  • Adjust and add more salt if needed
  • Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks