ROASTED RED PEPPER & GARLIC DIP

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Thick, hearty dip that is great with pita chips or tortilla chips. As an optional ingredient, I sometimes fold in chopped Kalamata olives. Enjoy!

Provided by VLizzle

Categories     Peppers

Time 20m

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves
3 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lemon juice (juice from one lemon)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the garlic on aluminum foil, coat with the olive oil and wrap tightly.
  • Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the skin from the garlic cloves and place garlic in a blender.
  • Add the roasted red peppers and lemon juice and puree.
  • Add the cumin, cilantro, cream cheese, sour cream and blend until well mixed.
  • Add the salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.1, Fat 53.1, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 649.2, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 8.6, Protein 12.2

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