SUNNY'S EASY ITALIAN HERB DIP

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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 to 8 slices pepperoncini
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
2 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped (or use 4 multi-colored heirloom tomatoes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Blend together the basil, parsley, olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes, pepperoncini, thyme, garlic, oregano, lemon zest and juice, half of the tomatoes, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Transfer to a large bowl, add the other half of the tomatoes and stir. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to distribute.

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