Guilt Free Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Basil Dip Low Fat Recipes

GUILT FREE CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER & BASIL DIP (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Put the sweet peppers and bail into a food processor or mini chopper and blitz for about 30 seconds until the sweet peppers are really finely chopped and combined with the basil.
• Combine the mayo, yogurt, onion flakes and garlic powder in a bowl making sure everything is well mixed.
• Stir in the sweet red pepper mixture and combine well.
• Cover and chill in the fridge for at least and hour but the longer the better so the flavors develop.
• Take out and serve or spread on a sandwich like normal mayo.

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN:ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA DIP #3

Steps:

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

ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In food processor, place roasted peppers, basil and garlic. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Spoon dip into serving bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, sprinkle almonds over dip.

CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO BASIL SOUP- WHOLE30

Steps:

• combine tomato puree and drained roasted red pepper in medium saucepan and bring to slow boil.
• add basil leaves and coconut milk and cook stirring 2 minutes to combine.
• add salt and red pepper flakes and stir.
• remove from stove.
• allow to cool slightly and with immersion blender puree until completely smooth (if using a blender allow to cool longer).
• Serve hot or chilled.
• can be served over a handful of baby spinach leaves if desired to add some color and extra nutrition boost.

CREAMY BASIL & RED PEPPER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Drain and remove seeds from peppers.
• In a food processor (or blender), mix peppers, cream cheese, milk, basil and parmesan until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Place sauce back into same pot used for cooking pasta.
• Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally or until heated through.
• Add pasta back into pot with sauce, toss well to coat.