EASY ROASTED
RED PEPPER BASIL SPREAD
CHEF’S BLENDER
Place garlic in blender jar. Cover and blend at High 5 to 8 seconds. Add remaining ingredients except bread and vegetables. Blend at High 10 to 15 seconds, or until combined. Chill. Serve with baguette and/or fresh vegetables, if desired.
BAR BLENDER
Follow directions for Chef’s Blender. The Bar Blender runs at the equivalent of High speed in the “On” position.
Yield: 12 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Per Serving: About 110 cal, 1 g pro, 1 g carb, 11 g total fat, 7 g sat fat, 30 mg chol, 90 mg sod.
1 clove garlic, peeled
1jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, well drained
4ounces cream cheese, cut into
1⁄2 cup butter or margarine, cut into
3tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil leaves or 11⁄2 teaspoons dry basil leaves
1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
Baguette slices, if desired
Fresh vegetables, if desired
BLENDER RECIPES
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