Red Pepper-Walnut PEte Recipe - Cooking Index
This rich and flavorful pEte is great used as a spread for crostini or bruschetta.
Courses: Dips and Spreads, Vegetarian2 cups | 474ml | Red bell peppers (large) |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Olive oil |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Yellow onion - finely chopped (small) |
1 | Garlic clove - minced | |
1 cup | 146g / 5.1oz | Walnuts - chopped |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped fresh parsley |
Roast bell peppers over open flame or under broiler, turning frequently, until skin is blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag, seal bag and let stand 5 minutes. Remove from bag and scrape charred skin from peppers. Remove stems and seeds; coarsely chop peppers and set aside.
In medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
In food processor, combine onion mixture, reserved roasted pepper, walnuts, parsley and salt and pepper to taste. Process until smooth. Transfer to bowl, and chill before serving.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Per Serving: 290 Cal; 6g Prot; 26g Total Fat (3 Sat. Fat); 12g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 4mg Sod.; 4g Fiber.
Source:
Vegetarian Times, February 2002
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