Redpepperandgarlicdipforvegetables Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND GARLIC BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Slice off the top 1/3 of the garlic head with a serrated knife, exposing the cloves. Drizzle the oil over the cloves and with some salt. Tightly wrap the head in aluminum foil and transfer it to the oven. Roast until the garlic is very soft and deep golden brown, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove 4 cloves for the dip and reserve the rest for another use.
• Put the cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, roasted peppers, cumin, tahini, lemon juice, granulated garlic, granulated onion, cayenne and the 4 roasted garlic cloves in a food processor and pulse until chunky. While pulsing, slowly add the chicken stock and mix until smooth,
• Transfer the mixture into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to bubble, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature with tortilla chips for dipping.

RED PEPPER AND GARLIC DIP FOR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• With a food processor running, drop the garlic through the feed tube and mince. Scrape down sides of bowl.
• Add roasted pepper, vinegar and cayenne and process until mixture is almost smooth.
• Add 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise and process using on/off turns until combined.
• Scoop mixture into a small bowl.
• Mix in remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Put dip in center of a serving platter and surround with assorted fresh vegetables.
• Scoop! Enjoy!

RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Process roasted pepper in food processor until smooth. Scrape into serving bowl and stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with accompaniments.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Place the garlic on aluminum foil, coat with the olive oil and wrap tightly.
• Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the garlic cloves and place garlic in a blender.
• Add the roasted red peppers and lemon juice and puree.
• Add the cumin, cilantro, cream cheese, sour cream and blend until well mixed.
• Add the salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in food processor.
• Process until smooth.
• If desired, garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley or basil.

ROASTED GARLIC, ONION AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Place garlic and onion, cut side down, on small baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Bake until onion is tender and garlic is golden and tender, turning over halfway through baking, about 30 minutes. Cool.
• Char red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Wrap in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes to steam. Peel and seed pepper. Chop coarsely.
• Squeeze garlic from skin. Cut each onion half into quarters. Place garlic, onion, red bell pepper and next 4 ingredients in processor and blend well. Transfer to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on baking sheet. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir dip and serve with toasted baguette slices.