Red-Red Bean Spread

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Yield
1 1/2 cups (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
By Lisë Stern
June 2005
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Roasted red peppers give this spread smoky sweetness. You can substitute 1 1/2 cups bottled roasted red bell peppers. Serve with toasted bagel chips or raw vegetables. You can also top crostini with this spread and a slice of fresh mozzarella.

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Dash of ground red pepper

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 14
  • Caloriesfromfat 6%
  • Fat 0.1g
  • Satfat 0.0g
  • Monofat 0.0g
  • Polyfat 0.1g
  • Protein 0.8g
  • Carbohydrate 2.5g
  • Fiber 0.6g
  • Cholesterol 0.0mg
  • Iron 0.2mg
  • Sodium 71mg
  • Calcium 7mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat broiler.

Step 2

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 10 minutes or until blackened. Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and chop. Place bell peppers and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth.

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Ratings & Reviews

Kingwell's Review

nwilker
January 05, 2012
I wanted to love this, but I didn't. Neither did anyone who had the opportunity to try it (kids and adults). I love healthy spreads for veggies and crackers or pita chips, but this one just had a flavor that no one gravitated toward. It was ok, but certainly not tempting or terribly tasty. It was too bland and a bit too sweet.

nwilker's Review

Kingwell
August 20, 2011
I love this!! Love it! I was completely surprised at the flavor and deliciousness! Super easy if you use bottled roasted red peppers (sunflower has great cheap ones) I was surprised at how great it was with no garlic or red pepper flakes!! I've started ramping up this recipe, i add a jalapeno, garlic, and cayenne pepper, hubby likes it much better that way!
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