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Quick and Easy Smoky Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

This roasted red pepper sauce is a luscious, sweet, savory, and a little smokey red pepper sauce that only takes about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

  • 4 medium red bell peppers, cut into large chunks
  • 4 small banana shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 8 sprigs of thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC).

Prepare the Vegetables:

  • In a large roasting tray, combine the red pepper chunks, sliced shallots, and garlic. Ensure the vegetables are spread out in a single layer for even roasting.

Season the Vegetables:

  • Sprinkle the brown sugar and drizzle the balsamic vinegar evenly over the vegetables.
  • Remove the leaves from the thyme sprigs and scatter them over the mixture. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

Roast the Vegetables:

  • Place the tray in the preheated oven and roast for about 20-25 minutes. The peppers should start to char slightly, and the sugars in the vinegar and brown sugar should begin to caramelize.

Blend the Sauce:

  • Transfer the roasted vegetables and any juices from the tray into a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Strain (Optional):

  • For an ultra-smooth texture, strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve.

Notes

  • Consistency Adjustment: If the sauce is too thick after blending, thin it out with a little water or additional balsamic vinegar to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Storage Tips: This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Serving Suggestions: This versatile sauce can be used as a pasta sauce, a topping for grilled meats, a unique pizza sauce, or as a dip for crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 5730IU | Vitamin C: 236.7mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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