Red-Red Bean Spread

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Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers (see note in instructions)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 dash ground red pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
  3. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
  4. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened.
  5. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
  6. Let stand 5 minutes.
  7. Peel and chop.
  8. Place bell peppers and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth.
  9. *You may also use 1 1/2 cups jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting your own.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

264 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.5g 25% DV
Total Fat 3.5g 4% DV
Carbs 52.2g 19% DV
Fiber 14.4g 51% DV
Sugar 11.2g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9753mg 100% DV
Potassium 1020.3mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 55.3mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 65.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 39.5mg 44% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 175mg 13% DV
Iron 6.3mg 35% DV

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

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