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Calabrian Chili Paste Recipe
This homemade Calabrian chili paste recipe is easy to make, perfect for adding flavor with a touch of heat to many of your favorite Italian dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 73 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces calabrian chilies (in oil - if using DRIED Calabrian Chilies, see recipe notes)
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth
- Taste and adjust for salt and oil to preference.
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Notes
- If using DRIED Calabrian chilies, lightly toast 2 ounces dried peppers in a dry pan until fragrant, then soak in very hot water until softened. Then, process them with the garlic, oil, and salt until smooth.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
97mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
41mg
(46%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.