This stress-free appetizer can be put together and on a serving platter in less than 30 minutes. It's so delicious your guests will want the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Artichoke Tapenade
Calories
Protein
Fiber
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 30 | |
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Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 110 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 3 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 0 g |
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 fat
Ingredients
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12 ounces jarred roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained -
7 ounces jarred or frozen quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained if jarred -
2 ounces sliced button mushrooms -
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil OR -
1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled -
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice OR -
2 to 3 tablespoons cider vinegar -
2 tablespoons chopped red onion -
2 medium garlic cloves, halved -
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred) -
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
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In a food processor or blender, pulse the bell peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, basil, lemon juice, onion, and garlic until coarse. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in the oil and salt until well blended.
Keep it Healthy: Try this tapenade as a healthy sandwich spread.
Cooking Tip: Serve the tapenade on unsalted melba toast rounds, which have little to no sodium. When buying crackers, bagel chips, or pita chips, look for the whole-grain varieties. Also, check the amount of sodium on the Nutrition Facts labels and choose the lowest sodium option available.