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Cherry Pepper Spread

Cherry pepper spread is made with red bell peppers, hot cherry peppers, cherry tomatoes, loads of garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect to serve with bread, grilled meat, and pasta.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 12 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 large red bell peppers sliced
  • 5 large pickled cherry peppers seeded and stems removes, chopped
  • 3 pints cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup basil hand torn
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Saute the peppers in extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 7-10 minutes). Add the garlic into the pan and continue to cook with the peppers until the cloves turn golden (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. Add the cherry peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the cherry tomatoes. Cook until they soften and release their water (about 20-25 minutes).
  3. Once all the flavors are well combined and the sauce has thickened add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off the heat and add the basil.
  4. If needed add a bit more of your best extra virgin olive oil. Serve with crusty Italian bread as a spread. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Cherry peppers are around the heat level of a jalapeno pepper.  You can use more or less to suit your taste preference.
  • Makes 4 large appetizer servings to be served with crusty bread.   The spread can also be served as a condiment.
  • Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 3.6g (7%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 3.7g (19%) Potassium 792mg (23%) Fiber 4.3g (17%) Sugar 10.2g (20%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 3.6g 7%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 3.7g 19%
Potassium 792mg 17%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Sugar 10.2g 20%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.