REC: Roasted Pepper Dip
ROASTED PEPPER DIP
INGREDIENTS:
2 large red or yellow bell peppers
2-3 jalapenos
1 small onion, quartered
3-4 cloves garlic
8 ounce package light cream cheese (don’t use fat-free)
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro (or to taste)
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
PLACE peppers, onion, and garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet that has been sprayed with oil. Bake at 450 F for approximately 20 minutes or until peppers are blistered, turning peppers as needed.
PLACE peppers in a small paper or plastic zip-top bag; seal and let stand 15 minutes to loosen skins. Peel peppers; remove seeds. Puree peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and cream cheese in food processor. Season with coarse salt & fresh ground pepper to taste.
Serve with an assortment of raw veggies.
Makes about 8 servings.
Source of Recipe: CindyMac