Spicy Red Pepper and Walnut Dip Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Pepper and Walnut Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar; 1 cup stale white bread cubes, small, crustless; ¾ cup chopped walnuts; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons water; 3 large garlic cloves, smashed; 1 small dried red chili; salt; toasted pita bread, wedges for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar
1 cup stale white bread cubes, small, crustless
¾ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons water
3 large garlic cloves, smashed
1 small dried red chili
salt
toasted pita bread, wedges for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk lemon juice and vinegar.
3
Add bread cubes and toss to coat.
4
Meanwhile, spread walnuts in a pie plate and bake until JUST lightly toasted, about 4-5 minutes.
5
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add bell peppers, water, garlic and chile and season with salt.
6
Cover and cook on low setting, stirring occasionally, until peppers are tender, around 10 minutes.
7
Uncover and turn burner to high, cook, shaking the skillet, until all the liquid has evaporated,1 minute or so.
8
Discard dried chile.
9
Place the peppers in a food processor and let cool until warm.
10
Add soaked bread and pulse until it forms a thick paste.
11
Add 1/2 cup walnuts and pulse just until coarsely ground.
12
Transfer dip to a bowl and season with salt.
13
Stir in remaining toasted walnuts and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar, 1 cup stale white bread cubes, small, crustless, ¾ cup chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Pepper and Walnut Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

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