Best Spicy Tomato Spread Recipes

SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND CLAM SPREAD

Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato and Clam Spread image

A slightly spicy and creamy spread of sun-dried tomatoes and clams. This spread tastes great served with good pita bread!

Provided by CHAUSER

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained

Steps:

In a blender or food processor, puree the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic until smooth. Blend in the red pepper, parsley, basil, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon in the cream cheese and clams, and continue to blend until smooth. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 137 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

SPICY CAYENNE TOASTS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Spicy Cayenne Toasts With Sun-Dried Tomato Spread image

From the "California Sizzles" cookbook. A California twist on tapenade and a little "kick" to boot. On my list of appetizers to try. Prep times does not include refrigeration time.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil preferably or can use dried)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
5 basil leaves, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch sugar
4 ounces goat cheese
1 loaf French baguette, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Steps:

Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes if dried. To re-hydrate sun-dried tomatoes, place them in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
Place the tomatoes and remaining ingredients; except goat cheese, in a container and refrigerate for 4 hours. Process in a food processor until smooth.
Prepare cayenne toasts by preheating oven to 200 degrees F. Combine ingredients, other than bread, in food processor, mixing well. Lay bread slices on a cookie sheet. Brush tops lightly with spread. Cook 1 hour until crisp. Cool.
To serve, place sun-dried tomato spread on cayenne toasts and top with a sprinkle of goat cheese.

SPICY TOMATO SPREAD

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In my search for tasty, low-fat recipes, I found this one in the Chicago Tribune. Serve this at room temperature on warm bread....YUM!

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 medium tomatoes, quartered
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (recipe calls for 1/2 tsp. to 2 T.)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until it forms an almost paste like consistency but do not let mixture become liquid.
Spoon into a serving dish and serve with warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 427, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.5