This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is flavorful and versatile. It is similar to Romesco sauce and is made from roasted red peppers, garlic, almonds, basil, red wine vinegar, some spices, and oil. It's great paired with veggies or your favorite crackers for dipping.
No cooking required, just blending! Blend the ingredients together in your food processor or blender and you're good to go! I love keeping this romesco dip on hand in the fridge for snacking.
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Ingredients You'll Need:
- Roasted Bell Peppers - From a jar. You'll need 2 whole bell peppers. The jar from Trader Joe's is the perfect amount.
- Garlic Cloves
- Whole Almonds
- Tomato Paste
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Spices: Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes, Kosher Salt, Pepper
- Olive Oil
How to make Roasted Red Pepper Dip:
- Blend Ingredients - Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor except the olive oil and blend for about 1 minute until mostly smooth.
- Blend in Oil - With the blender or food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil over about a minute until smooth and combined.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
As written the dip has a mild kick from the red pepper flakes, but it is easily adjustable to your spice preference.
Leftovers and Storage
Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
Serving Ideas
This dip is so versatile! Here are some of my favorite ways to serve it:
- Veggies for Dipping
- Pita Chips or Crackers for Dipping
- Spread on a Sandwich or Wrap
- Tossed with Hot or Cold Pasta
Other Dip Recipes
- Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip - Cheesy, creamy, rich, and super easy to make! It’s the perfect appetizer for your next game day or any party.
- Caramelized Onion Dip - Easy to make and can even be made in advance! Combine caramelized onions with sour cream, mayo, and a few spices.
- Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Dip - The spice level is very customizable to your preference and this recipe is super easy to make. It’s the perfect appetizer for any holiday party – prep it the day before then bake it right before.
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Roasted Red Pepper Dip
This Roasted Red Pepper Dip is flavorful and versatile. It is similar to Romesco sauce and is made from roasted red peppers, garlic, almonds, basil, red wine vinegar, some spices, and oil. It's great paired with veggies or your favorite crackers for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 roasted bell peppers, drained from a jar
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¾ cup almonds
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 large basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients - Combine all ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor or blender. Blend for about 1 minute until mostly smooth.
- Blend in Oil - While blending, slowly pour in the olive oil over 1 minute until smooth. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if you want more heat).
- Serve - Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 108.1 mg
- Fat: 20.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.3 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Katie says
This dip has become a fast favorite!