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Spicy Italian Red Bell Pepper Spread
This Spicy Italian Red Bell Pepper Spread is made with briefly sautéed red bell pepper strips and offers a perfect balance of heat and sweetness. It is ideal for appetizers, sandwiches, or any dish that can use a lightly sweet and spicy touch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 as a party spread or 1 cup total
Calories: 30 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 red bell peppers, white pulp and seeds removed, and cut into thin strips About 255 to 265 grams
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, separated
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed chili or red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- salt to taste
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves without the stems About 25 grams
Instructions
- Cover the bottom of a medium-sized saute pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium heat.
- Stir in the bell pepper strips and one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Season with crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, dried basil, and salt to taste.
- Cook and stir for about 7 minutes or until softened and a bit charred around the edges. Then lower the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, covered.
- Remove from the stove and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Transfer the sautéed bell pepper mixture to a small food processor or blender (with all its juices).
- Add the parsley and 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Blend until you have a beautiful dark-reddish or orange paste (color might vary based on the color of the bell pepper).
- Transfer to a small serving bowl or ramekin.
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Notes
- Helpful Notes:
- Feel free to use onion powder instead of garlic powder.
- This spread is already pretty spicy, so taste test first before adding more crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can prepare this in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
30kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1097IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 as a party spread or 1 cup total
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1097IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.