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Roasted Red Pepper Dip

This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is silky, smoky, savory, and incredibly easy to make. Sweet red bell peppers are roasted with onion and garlic until tender and lightly caramelized, then blended with olive oil and red wine vinegar into a smooth, flavorful dip. It’s a naturally vegan appetizer that’s perfect with crusty bread, crackers, fresh vegetables, or as a spread.
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Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large red bell peppers
  • 1 large yellow onion peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Food processor or high-speed blender
  • Spatula
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the bell peppers into quarters and remove the stems, seeds, and membranes.
    Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe
  2. Arrange the peppers, onion, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle everything with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
    Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe
  3. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing the vegetables halfway through, until the peppers are very tender and beginning to develop browned edges.
    Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe
  4. Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and let them cool for several minutes. If desired, peel away any loose skin from the peppers for an especially smooth dip.
  5. Transfer the roasted peppers, onion, and garlic to a food processor. Add the red wine vinegar and any flavorful oil remaining on the baking sheet.
  6. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, or vinegar according to your preference.
    Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe
  7. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.