Roasted Red Pepper Feta Bechamel Sauce Recipes

ROASTED PEPPER SALAD WITH FETA, PINE NUTS & BASIL

Steps:

• Set an oven rack in the top position and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pepper halves on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 5-10 minutes, rotating the pan once, until well charred. Remove the peppers from the oven and place in a bowl; cover tightly with plastic wrap (so they steam) and let cool until luke warm.
• Peel the skin from the peppers (do not rinse under water) and cut into ¾-inch strips. Place back in the bowl; add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the nuts to a small bowl to stop the cooking process. (Pay close attention: they go from perfectly golden to burnt quickly.)
• Transfer the marinated peppers to a serving dish and top with the feta, olives, toasted pine nuts and remaining tablespoon basil (do not toss). Garnish with whole basil leaves if desired.

ROASTED RED PEPPER WITH FETA DIP

Steps:

• Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and quarter peppers. Puree peppers, oil, garlic, and cheese in processor. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

ROASTED RED PEPPER FETTUCCINI WITH CREAMY FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccini according to package directions.
• While pasta cooks:
• Melt butter in large skillet. Saute garlic until fragrant. About 2 minutes.
• Add, red peppers, cream, feta and 1/4 cup parmesan.
• Saute for about 4-5 minutes until flavors meld.
• Using an immersion blender or regular blender - puree until almost smooth. A few chunks of red pepper is kinda nice.
• Add chopped basil - salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta. Add pasta to sauce in skillet.
• Toss and top with additional fresh basil and grated parmesan.

ONE PAN MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine roasted red peppers, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender Pulse til smooth.
• Grease a large skillet. Season chicken with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Cook chicken in your greased skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through and lightly browned on the outside. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Transfer red pepper mixture to the pan and stir over medium heat 2-3 minutes until hot throughout. Add heavy cream and stir until mixture is thick and creamy.
• Add chicken and toss in the sauce to coat. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil and serve.

FETA CHEESE AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler. Place red bell peppers a few inches from the heat, and broil until blackened, turning frequently to roast evenly. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, and peel. Remove seeds, and chop into 1 inch pieces.
• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with cooking spray. Add onions, garlic and celery, and saute with the cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and salt until onions and celery are tender. Stir in the sour cream, Merlot, milk, soy sauce, lemon juice, feta cheese, roasted pepper, and mint leaves. Transfer portions of the soup to a blender, and process until smooth. Do not fill the blender more than halfway to prevent overflow. Heat puree in a saucepan until warm.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the red peppers, broth, vinegar, and oil and process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and set over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, partially cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Let come to room temperature and store in a plastic container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER-FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. Add roasted peppers and saute until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Place mixture in the bowl of a food processor with stock and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta. Process until combined and smooth, about 30 seconds. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss pasta with sauce, adding pasta water by the tablespoon, if needed. Sauce should cling nicely to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Divide among pasta bowls. Sprinkle with parsley and remaining feta cheese.

FETA AND ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Place the roasted pepper, garlic, feta cheese, yogurt, and cayenne pepper into a blender. Cover, and blend until smooth.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA BECHAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute 2 tbs onion or shallots in 2 tbs butter for 2-3 minutes.
• Add 2 tbs flour and stir into a paste with a wisk.
• Slowly add 2 cups of milk, while stirring constantly.
• Bring to a light boil.
• Stir in feta cheese.
• Set aside.
• Place 2 red bell peppers with a little olive oil on the oven rack closest to the broiler, and broil for about 7 minutes, til slightly charred.
• Add broiled red bell peppers to the sauce, and simmer on medium low heat for a few minutes.
• Put the sauce mixture with the bell peppers into a blender and puree.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over pasta, chicken or other dish of your choice and top with fresh mint or basil.