Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Normally I try to stick to the recipe, but because I had a couple of ears of grilled corn,  I threw those in, along with a bit of Frank’s hot sauce. I didn’t have shallots on hand so I subbed yellow onion. Delicious on sandwiches, pretzels, chips, and veggies! 

My Aunt had a similar dip and when I found this dip, I asked her if it was the way she made it? The only difference was she added Chipotle sauce/juice from maranating Chipotles, to taste/hotness. I get rave reviews and always asked to bring it to parties and events. I have a friend who owns a corporate planning and events management company and is asked all the time to service at different events! This is an Awesome Dip you will be the Bell of the Ball!

I love to use roasted rep peppers and was happy to find such a good and low fat recipe. The almonds really add an extra dimension. To save time on the day of my party I roasted the pepper the day before, skinned it and placed in a bag with a small amount of olive oil. I only used about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil when mixing the ingredients together since the pepper already had oil. I used the 1T. shallot and also 1 clove of garlic as several others had suggested. This was delicious with the smoked turkey wrapped asparagus, endive and also pita chips. Will definitely make again!

…and light and healthy. I sometimes switch to almond oil and white wine vinegar. Whatever good oil and vinegar you have on hand all works. I do not use a tablespoon of oil, usually just one teaspoon is good b/c it makes consistency for easy dipping and spreading. I usually serve this b/4 a heavy main course so no one fills up on a heavy appetizer. I usually serve it w/veggies and a bread to dip with. It spreads easily on a bruschetta or similar type, bag-ready toast; and you can have them even spread on bruschetta, made up ahead of time, ready for your guests to serve themselves as an antipasto.

I took this to a family picnic. Everyone loved it! I had read the reviews that mentioned adding garlic, they were on the nose with that choice! I didn’t have shallots, so I used red onions. Wow! I will make this for the next family get-together!

I agree with the other reviewers that this is a very pretty dip and also very contained very healthy ingredients. But, like many mentioned, it’s definitely lacking something. More salt? A sprinkle of cayenne? A few chopped garlic cloves? Not exactly sure, but it was good enough to make again and next time, I think I’ll use pecans instead of almonds.

My family generally loves Ellie’s recipes. However, everyone had an objection to this one, whether it was texture, taste, or just didn’t like it.

I could literally sit down and eat this entire recipe by myself… in one sitting… it’s that good. Super simple to make (and quick). I used some on a turkey sandwich instead of mayo. I give it 2 thumb’s up!

This dip is wonderful. I didn’t have shallots so I used red onion and a clove of garlic. I think if I had shallots I would still add the garlic. This had a great smokey taste and would be great with other veggies besides endive leaves. I served this with the turkey wrapped asparagus. Will definitely make again.

I make this all the time and it is so easy. The almonds give a great flavor and consistency to the dish.