Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Dip
- Course Sauces, Dips & Spreads
- Prep. Time 15 mins
- Freezing Time 1 hr
- Yields 12 to 16
Preparation
What You Need
Real cream and thickened yogourt combine for a delightful dip accented with the succulent flavour of roasted red peppers and fresh basil. Buy roasted red peppers from the deli or in a jar to make preparation a breeze.
1 cup (250 mL) plain yogourt (not fat-free)
1 cup (250 mL) drained peeled roasted red peppers (about 2)
1/2 cup (125 mL) packed fresh basil leaves
1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
Salt
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper
2 tsp (10 mL) balsamic vinegar
1 cup (250 mL) 35% whipping cream
Pita crisps, crisp flatbreads and/or raw vegetables
Instructions
Spoon yogurt into a coffee filter- or fine cheesecloth-lined sieve and set over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until about 1/2 cup (125 mL) liquid drains off, at least 2 hrs or overnight; discard liquid.
In a food processor or with an immersion blender, purée roasted red peppers, basil, sugar, 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar until finely chopped. Add drained yogourt and pulse just to combine.
In a chilled, straight-sided bowl, whip whipping cream just until stiff peaks form; fold in red pepper mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hr to blend flavours or for up to 1 day. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with pita crisps, flatbreads and/or vegetables for dipping.
Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 65 Calories
Protein: 1 g
Carbohydrate: 3 g
Fat: 6 g
Fibre: 0,2 g
Sodium: 28 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient % DV*
Calcium: 4 % / 42 mg
Vitamin C: 20 %
Vitamin A: 8 %
Vitamin B12: 6 %
Vitamine D: 4 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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Draining time for yogurt: 2 hours or overnight
Drain red peppers well and dry basil before adding to food processor to prevent mixture from being too wet.
For the Adventurous: Add 1/2 to 1 tsp (5 mL) hot pepper sauce with red peppers.
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