Grilled Red Bell Pepper Dip Recipes

SMOKED RED PEPPER DIP WITH GRILLED CRUDITE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the peppers, turning occasionally, until the skin is charred and blistered all over, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium metal or glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let the peppers steam for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the asparagus, mushrooms and 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Grill the vegetables, flipping once, until they have lightly charred grill marks, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Arrange on a serving platter with the broccoli and carrots.
• When the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin, remove the seeds and coarsely chop the flesh. Transfer to a food processor, add the feta, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika and garlic and pulse until a thick paste starts to form. With the motor running, stream in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until you have a smooth, thick dip. Adjust the seasoning, as needed. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with the crudite.

ROASTED-RED-PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Roast peppers over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning occasionally, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl,and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel and seed peppers.
• Pulse peppers in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add raisins, oil, capers, and oregano. Pulse to combine. Season with salt and vinegar.

GRILLED RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, reduce in puree roasted red peppers, walnuts, soft breadcrumbs, chili pepper, honey, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Without stopping the food processor or blender, add oil in a thin dribble.
• Add garlic and mix. (You can do this step in advance and put it in an airtight container. It will be good for up to 2 days in the fridge).
• When ready to serve, add parsley and mix.
• Note : to obtain a good breadcrumbs, crumble fresh bread, spread on a baking sheet and cook in a preheated oven at 350 F for about 10 minutes.

SUPER EASY: GRILLED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to high.
• Remove tops and remove seeds on peppers and slice length wise into strips.
• Spray the grill with the Pam and reduce heat to medium.
• Paint both side of the pepper slices with BBQ sauce and then lie them on the grill across the grates so they don't fall through.
• Grill for 5 minutes. Turn over and grill for an additional 3 minutes or until tender.
• Serve and enjoy!

ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in the roasted red peppers. Cut a thin slice off one long side of sweet red pepper; remove seeds. Spoon dip into pepper cup. Serve with vegetables.

BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Uncooked Version: Cut peppers, garlic and onions for easy blending.
• Add olive oil and seasonings to blender and puree.
• (You may add a small amount of water for blending ease.) Serve chilled, hot (heat in microwave for 15 seconds on high) or at room temperature.
• Cooked Version: This is a nice alternative (especially in hot weather) to roasting peppers.
• Cube or dice peppers and onion and chop garlic.
• Heat olive oil, onion and garlic in saute pan until just beginning to brown.
• Add peppers and seasonings and stir frequently on medium flame until peppers are browned at edges and have a glazed look.
• Place contents in a blender or food processor and puree.
• Great on bread, crackers, mixed with pasta or rice or in a sauce for flavor.
• Options and Seasoning Variations: Curry, cinnamon or mustard powder instead of cumin.
• Add approximately 1/4 cup of plain yogurt or soft soy or cream cheese for a spreadable dish.
• To make a marinade, add 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 4 tablespoons of either blasamic, red wine, or cider vinegar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to season fish, poultry and tofu.
• Refrigeration keeps dish approximately 4 days.

GRILLED BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Take several bell peppers, cleaned of the stems and seeds. Cut into strips lengthwise. These can be four to six depending on the size of the peppers and your preference.
• Season LIGHTLY with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Brush both sides of the strips with good olive oil.
• Place skin side down on hot grill, until skin blisters and peppers soften (3-8 minutes depending on grill). You can let the skin brown a bit if desired.
• Turn peppers and grill until inner side is done (about half the time of the skin side -- 2-4 minutes).
• Try this with different color peppers. Maybe add a few green onions.
• Try this with Anaheim peppers -- Very good!
• Try adding sliced zucchini, too.

RED BELL PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Chill for at least 2 hours and serve with tostados or tortilla chips.