RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Pepper     Broil     Sauté     Low Carb     Low/No Sugar     Bell Pepper     Winter     Jalapeño     Shallot     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 2 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large red bell peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 serrano chili or jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
1 cup low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop bell peppers.
  • Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, and chili; sauté until shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer mixture to blender; add bell peppers and chicken broth. Puree until smooth. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)

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