Roasted Red Pepper Spread
A smoky Mediterranean-style spread of roasted red peppers, walnuts, garlic, lemon, and warm spices. Serve with bread, crackers, or raw vegetables.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 230°C.
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Step 2
Place the whole peppers on the baking sheet. Roast until blistered and deeply browned, turning them halfway through.
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Step 3
Transfer the hot peppers to the bowl, cover, and let them steam.
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Step 4
Peel the peppers, remove the stems and seeds, and roughly chop the flesh.
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Step 5
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Let them cool briefly.
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Step 6
Put the toasted walnuts, breadcrumbs, garlic, paprika, cumin, and salt in the food processor. Pulse until finely crumbled.
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Step 7
Add the prepared peppers and lemon juice. Process until the mixture is cohesive but retains a little texture.
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Step 8
Drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube while processing until the spread is smooth and spoonable.