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Red Pepper Puree Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this vibrant and versatile red pepper purée! Adapted from Mark Bittman's renowned "Quick and Easy Recipes," this simple recipe is incredibly useful, easy to make, and bursting with flavor. Roast the peppers to perfection, then blend them into a smooth, intensely flavorful purée that keeps beautifully in the fridge, ready to transform your cooking. Infuse it with herbs like thyme, basil, or parsley, or add a kick with cumin or chili powder. Use it as a base for pasta sauces, a unique salad dressing, a flavorful spread for crostini, or a finishing sauce for roasted vegetables – the possibilities are endless! This recipe also provides helpful substitutions for those who prefer convenience.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 289.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Red Pepper Puree

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How to Make Red Pepper Puree

  1. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
  2. Line a large roasting pan with enough aluminum foil to easily fold over the peppers later.
  3. Place 4 large bell peppers (about 2 pounds total) in the roasting pan.
  4. Roast for 40 minutes, turning the peppers every 10 minutes, until they collapse and the skins are blackened.
  5. Remove the pan from the oven. Carefully fold the foil over the peppers to trap the heat and steam. Let cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  6. Once cool enough to handle, transfer peppers to a large bowl. Remove the stems, cores, and seeds. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the roasted pepper juices.
  7. Place the pepper pulp and reserved juices in a food processor.
  8. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  9. Process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 2-4 tablespoons olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust salt and/or oil as needed.
  10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

18g

Carbs

3g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Appetizers Condiments Etc Vegetables Oven Easy European Roast Vegan Vegetarian Italian Spreads Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Carb Cooking Mixes Healthy 2 Low In Something Peppers Taste Mood Savory Equipment 3 Steps Or Less