Mediterranean Artichoke And Red Pepper Roll Ups Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA W/ ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the peppers, artichokes and tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until veggies start to give off some liquid. About 15 minutes.
• Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, olives (if using), oregano, salt and pepper and stir. Cook for 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.
• When penne is done, drain and add to the vegetables. Toss well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Add another squeeze of lemon, extra dash of salt, or perhaps a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
• Serve with some crusty bread of course!

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a food processor.
• Pulse until chopped to a finely chopped tapenade.
• Transfer to a bowl, and serve with pita bread, pita chips, or hard cracker of your choice. (I used gluten free bagel chips, pictured)
• Note: You can also blend the ingredients in the processor until a you reach a smooth consistency for a different texture dip (like a hummus), which can also be used as an aioli on sandwiches, or as a great dip for focaccia bread.

HOT ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.
• Stir in roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and about half the mozzarella cheese.
• Pour mixture into a slow cooker.
• Sprinkled the remaining mozzarella on top.
• Cook on Low until cheese is melted and the dip is bubbly, 2 to 3 hours. Serve with Italian bread slices.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the wine, shallots and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the soup, sour cream, pesto, flour, soy sauce, lemon zest and pepper sauce. Fold in the spinach, artichokes, red peppers and half the cheese., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° until set, 30-35 minutes. Serve with crackers and/or breads.