Pimiento Paste
"Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this simple and colourful red pepper spread."
photo by Jubes
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ounce white bread, crusts removed
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
- crusty bread, toasted, to serve
directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
- Place the peppers on a roasting tray, drizzle over the olive oil, place in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes or until the peppers have slightly blackened, turning them occasionally.
- Place the peppers in a large plastic food bag, seal and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, soak the bread in a little cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Remove the peppers from the bag, reserving any of the juices.
- Peel the peppers, halve and remove the seeds.
- Place the red pepper halves in a food processor with the bread, garlic, cayenne and the pepper juices and blend until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toast or griddle some slices of crusty bread and spread the paste over it.
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Reviews
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*reviewed for Zaar World Tour 3* Easy to make and much cheaper than the store bought paste. Can be made gluten-free with the substitution of gluten free bread. Flavours- sweet and peppery at the same time.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
