Description
Indulge in this vibrant Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip, a creamy, smoky delight perfect for gatherings or casual snacking. Serve it with pita or fresh veggies for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and slice whole roasted peppers into manageable pieces.
- 2. Blend It Up: In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Pulse until smooth but slightly chunky.
- 3. Taste Test: Sample your dip and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
- 4. Chill Out: Transfer the dip into a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 5. Serve and Enjoy: Stir before serving with warm pita bread or crunchy veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, roast your own red peppers over an open flame. - You can substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different taste. - This dip can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.