I never realized how much dairy we consume until I went to make vegan superbowl dishes … I had the hardest time coming up with dishes particularly cause everything seemed to involve, especially anything hubby would normally want to eat! I was reminded of Red Pepper dip which was delicious and vegan friendly, and the perfect accompaniment for my homemade crackers. I’m going to make this again soon to use in wraps for lunch!
How do you Roast a Red Pepper?
Cut the peppers in half and clean out the seeds and innards. Place them on a baking sheet skin side up. Place the sheet in a 450°F-500°F oven set on broil. The skin will start to blacken and soften in 7-10 minutes. Once the skins are brownish-black, remove from the oven and immediately place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 20 minutes or so (or until the peppers have time to cool and “sweat”). Once they have cooled you will be able to peel the skins right off.
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
2 medium red peppers, roasted
3 cloves of garlic, roasted*
1-2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
couple drops red wine vinegar
coarse salt & pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in food processor/mini prep/blender until combined.
* I prefer using roasted garlic but you can use fresh garlic if you don’t want to take the time to roast the garlic
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I love anything with roasted red peppers.
Vegan cooking is tough! Well, I think it is. I recently have been developing some vegan recipes. I found myself making a lot of Southeast Asian food.
Mmm this sounds great! I am going to have to try it. I love roasted red peppers.
Looks like you could mix this right in with hummus and have another serving option too!
i love roasted red peppers! this sounds delicious
I have always bought the red pepper already roasted, but I actually roasted my own this last weekend. I don’t know why I have never done it before – it is so much easier and cheaper!!
This dip sounds delicious!
this looks really tasty… i make a red pepper dip too, but I do not roast the peppers first…
http://karmafreecooking.wordpress.com/2007/12/03/sweet-red-bell-pepper-dip/
i make it first and then mix in with cream cheese, but you can definitely leave the cheese out . Try it and let me know how it turns out for you…
Madelyn
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