Red-Red Bean Spread

Name: Red-Red Bean Spread
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

7 ingredients

9 steps

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

Directions

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.