Red Bell Pepper Dip
This red bell pepper dip is a delicious with veggie sticks, pita bread or chips
Ingredients
- 1.5 red bell peppers save the leftover half for your next salad!
- ½ cup walnuts
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1.5 Tbs. nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. cumin
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. sunflower seeds for topping
Instructions
- Blend or process all the ingredients together in a blender or food processor until smooth
Notes
- Use it as a delicious dip with veggie sticks, pita bread or chips
- You can even add some sunflower seeds on top for an extra protein boost
- The dip can be saved in the fridge for a few days
- It is super versatile, you can use it as a dip, dressing, or just by itself
- The fiber-rich peppers and walnuts are great for your gut health!
What do the colors of bell peppers mean?
- As bell peppers mature, they transition from green to yellow or orange and then red
- These colors indicate a higher level of ripeness and bring a sweeter taste to the peppers
- Red bell peppers are the ripest and sweetest of all
Red Bell Peppers are packed with Vitamin C!
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What are the benefits of red bell peppers?
Red bell peppers
- have a more mellow flavor
- show softer texture compared to green bell peppers
- packed with nutrients, including vitamins A and C
- versatile in the kitchen
- can be enjoyed raw in salads, roasted, grilled, or sautéed in a variety of dishes
