Friday, November 6, 2009

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip


Ingredients:
1tsp extra-virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, peels intact
3 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
½ tsp ground cumin
4oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp sour cream or crème fraiche
Salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Sprinkle the olive oil over the garlic cloves and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place in the oven until the cloves are soft (40-60 minutes), let cool.

Squeeze the soft garlic cloves from their peels into a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add the red peppers and cumin and purée. Add the cream cheese and blend until smooth. Transfer into a small bowl and fold in the sour cream or crème fraiche. Salt and pepper to taste. This dip will keep in an air tight container, refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. Best make a double batch!!

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