PIMIENTO PASTE

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Make and share this Pimiento Paste recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 50.8, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.3

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