Roasted Red Bell Pepper Spread

Name: Roasted Red Bell Pepper Spread
Ingredients: 4 large red bell peppers; 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/4 cup chopped purple onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup walnut pieces, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce; Garnish: fresh fennel sprigs

15 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

4 large red bell peppers
1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped purple onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup walnut pieces, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Garnish: fresh fennel sprigs

Directions

1

Place bell peppers on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
2

Broil 5 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 5 to 10 minutes on each side or until bell peppers look blistered.
3

Place bell peppers in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. Peel bell peppers; remove and discard seeds.
4

Saute sliced mushrooms, chopped purple onion, and garlic in 1 1/2 teaspoons hot oil in a large skillet 10 minutes or until liquid has evaporated. Remove mixture from heat, and set aside.
5

Process bell peppers in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add mushroom mixture, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, Parmesan cheese, and next 8 ingredients; pulse until ground. Serve with breadsticks, crackers, or assorted fresh vegetables. Garnish, if desired.