Description
Roasted red pepper sauce is a vibrant, smoky blend that transforms any dish into a culinary masterpiece. Made with charred red bell peppers, garlic, and olive oil, this sauce is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a veggie dip. Its rich flavor and stunning color will impress your guests, making it an essential addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Halve the red bell peppers and remove seeds, placing them cut side down on the sheet.
- Wrap garlic cloves in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil and place next to the peppers in the oven.
- Roast for about 20 minutes until peppers are charred. Peel off any loose skin.
- In a blender, combine roasted peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil or water if needed for consistency.
- Adjust seasoning as desired and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg