Spicy Tomato Spread Recipes

SUNNY'S SPICY TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium pot or pan over medium-high heat. When the oil begins to swirl, add the tomatoes and capers and cook, stirring intermittently, so the tomato skins begin to sear and brown. Once the skins begin to burst, add the onions and red chili flakes. Season everything with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, lightly stirring, until the onions are tender and the tomatoes release their juices, mashing them gently as you stir. Add the tomato paste, basil and garlic. Stir and cook until the tomato paste blends into everything, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer until the garlic is tender, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the basil leaves and discard. Pour the contents into a blender or use an immersion blender to blitz everything until smooth. Refrigerate and serve chilled as a dip.

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend the chillies, peppers, garlic, shallot and tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
• Pour the purée into a stainless steel saucepan, add the sugar and vinegar, then bring to the boil, stirring from time to time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40-60 mins until thick, stirring regularly, especially in the latter stages of cooking.
• Pour into large, warm sterilized jars then cool. This will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

HOMEMADE SPICY TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Put all the ingredients except the tomatoes into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Add the tomatoes and carefully pulse a few times until the tomatoes are chopped and combined. Be careful not to liquefy them. (Alternatively, finely chop all the ingredients including the tomatoes and mix in a bowl)
• Scoop into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Serve with a garnish of fresh coriander and some tortilla chips.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, mix tomato paste, basil, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, white sugar and garlic salt. Blend to the consistency of a spreadable paste. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

SPICY TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until it forms an almost paste like consistency but do not let mixture become liquid.
• Spoon into a serving dish and serve with warm bread.

SPICY TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Grate or mix in a blender all the ingredients.
• Pour to small bowl.
• Store in refrigerator for half an hour, until the mixture is cool.
• Serve with nachos, crackers, etc.

SPICY CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spread tomatoes, jalapenos and garlic in a shallow baking pan or baking sheet. Add olive oil and onion powder on top, and stir to fully coat everything.
• Place in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes and then pour the pan of tomatoes into the food processor (careful, it's hot!). Add fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste in the food processor.
• Pulse until sauce is creamy.
• Use it right away, or throw it in the fridge to use tomorrow, or freeze it for next month. Enjoy!

SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CLAM SPREAD

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, puree the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic until smooth. Blend in the red pepper, parsley, basil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon in the cream cheese and clams, and continue to blend until smooth. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, and chill until ready to serve.