Pimiento Paste

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Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ounce white bread, crusts removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • crusty bread, toasted, to serve

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
  2. Place the peppers on a roasting tray, drizzle over the olive oil, place in the oven and roast for 35-40 minutes or until the peppers have slightly blackened, turning them occasionally.
  3. Place the peppers in a large plastic food bag, seal and allow to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, soak the bread in a little cold water, then drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
  5. Remove the peppers from the bag, reserving any of the juices.
  6. Peel the peppers, halve and remove the seeds.
  7. Place the red pepper halves in a food processor with the bread, garlic, cayenne and the pepper juices and blend until smooth.
  8. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  10. Toast or griddle some slices of crusty bread and spread the paste over it.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

678 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 58.8g 75% DV
Carbs 38.5g 14% DV
Fiber 8g 28% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9968mg 100% DV
Potassium 561.8mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 523.5mcg 58% DV
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 71.8mg 6% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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