Heart-Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Elevate your snacking game with this Heart-Healthy Roasted Red Pepper Spread, a vibrant and nutritious recipe that's as versatile as it is delicious. Featuring smoky, oven-roasted red bell peppers, creamy toasted almonds, fragrant basil, and a zesty hint of fresh lemon juice, this spread is packed with wholesome ingredients that are great for your health. A breeze to prepare in just 40 minutes, including roasting and blending, this smooth and flavorful spread is perfect for dipping crunchy vegetable sticks, pairing with whole-grain crackers, or slathering onto wraps and sandwiches for a guilt-free burst of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. With its rich taste and simple, plant-based ingredients, this heart-healthy recipe is bound to become a go-to favorite for both everyday snacking and entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole red bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the whole red bell peppers on a baking sheet. Roast them in the oven for 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are charred and blistered.
While the peppers are roasting, place the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat. Toast them for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until they become golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the peppers are roasted, remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid to allow them to steam for 10 minutes. This will make peeling the skins easier.
After steaming, remove the skins, seeds, and stems from the peppers. Transfer the peeled red peppers to a food processor.
Add the olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, toasted almonds, basil leaves, black pepper, and salt to the food processor with the red peppers.
Process the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add more lemon juice or salt to taste.
Transfer the finished spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve as a dip with fresh vegetables or whole-grain crackers, or use as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1900 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
