RECIPE
Quick Smoky Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil Dip
TIME
15 mins
INGREDIENTS
10 items
MAKES
4 servings
Smoky, sweet, and spiced just right. This vibrant roasted red pepper and lentil dip brings bold, aromatic flavours to your appetizer table.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pouches TASTY BITE®/MD Madras Lentils
- 1 large roasted red pepper, peeled & seeded (about 120 g)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (5 g)
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt
For Garnish & Serving:
- 1 tbsp (5 g) fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
- Toasted naan chips or fresh vegetable crudités
PRODUCTS USED
Madras Lentils
All Natural Indian Entrée
COOKING STEPS
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1 Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender, combine both pouches of TASTY BITE®/MD Madras Lentils, roasted red pepper, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and kosher salt.
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2 Blend to Creamy Perfection: Puree on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth, thick, and velvety.
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3 Plate & Garnish: Transfer the dip into a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create gentle swirls across the surface, drizzle lightly with extra olive oil, and garnish with fresh chopped coriander or parsley.
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4 Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside warm toasted naan chips, pita wedges, or colourful fresh vegetable crudités.
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