RSSMediterranean Red Pepper Sauce
From EatingWell: April 1998, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!
Jarred roasted red peppers are an invaluable addition to any cook's pantry. Paired with almonds, garlic and spices, they make a simple, rich-tasting sauce to serve with grilled fish or vegetables.
About 1 cup
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Profile
Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Preparation
- Combine almonds, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and crushed red pepper in a food processor; pulse until the almonds are ground. Add peppers, oil and vinegar; process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the workbowl.
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Per tablespoon: 26 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 3 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 161 mg sodium; 14 mg potassium.
Exchanges: free food
Recipe Categories
- Ethnic/Regional
- Mediterranean
- Ease of Preparation
- Easy
- Type of Dish
- Sauce/Condiment, savory
- Publication
- The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
- April 1998
- Health & Diet Considerations
- Healthy weight
- Heart healthy
- Low saturated fat
- Low cholesterol
- Low carbohydrate
- Low calorie
- Diabetes appropriate
- Servings
- 8 or more
- Total Time
- 15 minutes or less
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