Red Pepper Butter
Elevate your culinary repertoire with this luxurious Red Pepper Butter, a silky-smooth blend of roasted red bell peppers, creamy unsalted butter, and a touch of garlic and lemon juice for a vibrant, smoky-sweet flavor. This versatile recipe delivers a perfect balance of richness and freshness, enhanced further by the gentle char of oven-roasted peppers. Ideal as a spread for warm crusty bread, a topping for grilled meats, or a flavorful dip for crudités, this delightfully easy-to-make butter is ready in under 30 minutes of prep and cooking time. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enhancing your weekly menu, this spreadable masterpiece is a great way to make your dishes unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Cut the red bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds, and membranes.
Place the pepper halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush them with olive oil.
Roast the peppers in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the skins begin to char and blister.
Once roasted, transfer the peppers to a resealable plastic bag or bowl and cover tightly to let them steam for 10 minutes. This will make removing the skins easier.
Peel the skins off the roasted peppers and discard them. Allow the peppers to cool completely.
In a food processor, combine the roasted peppers, garlic, unsalted butter (softened to room temperature), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lemon juice to balance flavors as desired.
Transfer the red pepper butter to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve as a spread on bread, crackers, or use as a topping for grilled meats or roasted vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.9 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.0 g | 295% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1210 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 844 mg | 18% | |
*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.
