Best 13 Sweet Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Sweet red pepper sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor and depth to a variety of dishes, including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and grilled meats. Made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, this sauce is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tomato sauce. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the information you need to create a delicious sweet red pepper sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET RED-PEPPER SAUCE



Sweet Red-Pepper Sauce image

Serve this puree with our Oven-Baked Potato Pancakes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large leek, white and light-green parts only
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, cut into chunks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat

Steps:

  • Cut leeks in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place in small bowl, and cover with cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to rid leeks of dirt and sand. Lift out of the water, and drain.
  • Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks, peppers, salt, and pepper; saute for 3 minutes. Add stock; cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to food processor; puree. Pass puree through fine strainer back to saucepan. To serve, warm over low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 g, Cholesterol 53 g, Fiber 1 g

MEDALLIONS OF PORK WITH SWEET RED-PEPPER SAUCE



Medallions of Pork With Sweet Red-Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 boneless loin of pork slices, about 3 ounces each, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 red bell peppers, about 3/4 pound, cored, seeded and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Place pork slices on a flat surface. Pound meat lightly with a mallet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. When oil is very hot, add meat and cook over moderately high heat for 5 minutes or until brown.
  • Turn slices and cook for about 5 minutes more. Reduce heat and continue cooking about 2 minutes longer. Turn slices occasionally.
  • Transfer meat to a warm serving dish and keep warm.
  • Pour off most of the fat from skillet. Add onions and red peppers. Cook, stirring, until peppers are wilted, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, briefly. Add broth, cumin, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Place mixture in a food processor or blender. Add butter and lemon juice and pulse to blend to a fine texture. Return mixture to skillet and add pork slices with their drippings. Bring to a simmer and serve immediately. Sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 354, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 810 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



Sweet Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dips and spreads

Time 15m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large sweet red pepper
1 small red onion, about 1/4 pound
1 ripe red tomato, about 1/4 pound
1 teaspoon finely chopped hot green pepper or 1/4 teaspoon hot dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 cup coarsely chopped chervil or half that amount of chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Using a long fork, hold the red pepper directly over a gas flame or close to the heating element of a preheated electric broiler. Cook, turning it often so that it blisters and blackens all over - top, bottom and sides.
  • Let stand until cool enough to hold, and rinse thoroughly under cold tap water, peeling off the burned outer skin. Cut the pepper flesh into 1-inch pieces. There should be about 3/4 cup.
  • Cut the onion into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 3/4 cup.
  • Cut the tomato into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about 3/4 cup.
  • Put the tomato, sweet pepper, onion, hot pepper, mustard, vinegar, oil, garlic and chervil in the container of a food processor. Blend thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 276, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 83 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN BREASTS IN SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



Chicken Breasts In Sweet Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by Enid Nemy

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole boned, unskinned chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup shallots, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth or stock
2 cups heavy cream
4 sweet red bell peppers, pureed (see recipe)
1/2 cup chopped, mixed fresh herbs (chives, chervil and parsley)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half, and thoroughly wash and dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil over moderately high heat. Add breasts and saute 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden.
  • Bake in preheated oven 5 to 7 minutes, basting once. Skin should be crisp and springy to touch. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  • Discard remaining oil in pan. Add butter and saute shallots until soft but not brown.
  • Pour white wine into pan and bring to simmer. Stir, scraping bottom and sides, until liquid is reduced to about Y cup.
  • Add chicken stock and reduce liquid to approximately 1 cup, scraping brown bits from pan.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer until liquid thickens, being careful not to let it boil over.
  • Add pureed peppers and stir until heated through. Place a quarter of the mixture on each of four plates. Put two breast halves on top of each; sprinkle with mixed herbs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1139, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 94 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 43 grams, Sodium 1517 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHICKEN IN A RED SWEET PEPPER SAUCE



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The was originally from Madhur Jaffrey's Indian cookery. Over the years I have added and taken away bits, but the colour is still great and the flavours unchanged. Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients, it is very quick to make.

Provided by Tulip-Fairy

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 kg chicken meat, diced (breast, thigh etc)
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cm cube gingerroot, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
25 g blanched slivered almonds
4 large red sweet peppers, trimmed seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
225 ml water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine onions, ginger, garlic, almonds, peppers, cumin , coriander, turmeric, cayenne and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until you have a smooth paste.
  • Put the oil in a large, wide non-stick pan and heat til hot.
  • Pour in all the paste from the food processor.
  • Stir and fry the paste for 10-12 minutes or until you can see the oil forming tiny bubbles around it.
  • Put in the chicken, with the water, lemon juice and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, turn heat to ow and simmer gently for 25mins.
  • Stir a few times during this cooking period.

ARUGULA-MANGO SALAD WITH GRILLED PORTOBELLO, SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE, AND CHICKEN SCALLOPINI



Arugula-Mango Salad with Grilled Portobello, Sweet Red Pepper Sauce, and Chicken Scallopini image

Provided by Susan Feniger

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Mushroom     Marinate     Low Fat     Bell Pepper     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp grated ginger
4 boneless chicken breasts (1 lb), cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 mangoes, diced
2 scallions, chopped
1 serrano pepper, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
5 tsp olive oil
6 cups watercress leaves

Steps:

  • For the marinade, combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a medium-size bowl. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved, then stir in sesame oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ginger. Toss with chicken and let marinate 20 to 30 minutes. For the salsa, combine mangoes, scallions, serrano pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 20 to 30 minutes. For the salad, whisk together remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, then toss dressing with watercress. To cook chicken, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. To assemble the plates, place 1/4 watercress salad on each plate, then mound 1/4 salsa in the center and arrange chicken strips on top.

SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



Sweet Red Pepper Sauce image

Something a little different when you aren't in the mood for a tomato sauce. Can use to serve over pasta or rice.

Provided by Paul Elliott

Categories     Sauces

Time 50m

Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups red peppers (diced)
1/2 cup onion (diced)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed hot chili pepper (or to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large sauce pan on med high heat.
  • Add onion, then garlic.
  • Stir about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add red pepper and stir around about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine, broth and spices.
  • Reduce heat and simmer about 20 minutes.
  • Pour out of pot to a blender/food processor.
  • Blend until smooth and return to pot.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Ready to serve.

TAPAS: BACON WRAPPED DATES AND SWEET RED BELL PEPPER SAUCE



Tapas: Bacon Wrapped Dates and Sweet Red Bell Pepper Sauce image

This recipe was inspired by one of our favorite tapas dishes. It's just like we like remember it from our first date some 13 years ago. I incorporated 2 Zaar recipes to create this clone. All of this can be made ahead and warmed in the microwave before serving. The Sweet Red Bell pepper sauce really make this dish amazing! Thanks go out to go to: Julesong's Recipe#27425 and cflethcher's Recipe#140057. UPDATE: 11/2013 The restaurant uses applewood smoked bacon and roasted red pepper "butter sauce" so I will be trying these 2 latest additions and reporting back

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 25-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb bacon, uncooked, applewood is best
8 ounces pitted dates, the larger the better
1 -2 garlic clove
1/2 large red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
1/2 medium yellow onion
1/4 cup half-and-half cream, a little more if desired, can using whipping cream
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Soak round toothpicks in water for 15 minutes, this will prevent burning when baking.
  • RED PEPPER SAUCE:.
  • Place garlic cloves w/ peels on a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Rub pepper and onion with olive oil.
  • After baking the garlic cloves for 15 minutes, add the red bell pepper and onion to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until tender and roasted. It may take a bit longer.
  • Squeeze the roasted garlic out of it's paper into a blender along with the roasted onion and bell pepper. *use a blender or small food processor.
  • Blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until blended. * you may use more or less.
  • Add salt.
  • Slowly add half and half until creamy while blending.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Warm in the microwave before serving.
  • BACON WRAPPED DATES:.
  • Cut bacon strips in half (making them 1/2 as long approximately 3").
  • Microwave the strips for 2 minutes.
  • Wrap each date with a 1/2 strip of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
  • Spray a 4 sided cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Place all prepared dates in the cookie sheet.
  • NOTE: If you have mini muffin pan, suspend the bacon wrapped date over each opening and the bacon fat will drip off into the muffin pan. This is my preferred method.
  • Bake for approximately 15 minutes, turning once. *Important to turn.
  • After turning, continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until bacon brown and crispy or as desired.
  • BAKING TIME may vary. Just be sure to watch carefully.
  • Serve with sweet red pepper sauce for dipping or puddle the sauce on a plate and place the wrapped dates in the sauce.
  • Note: Everything can be prepared and baked ahead of time and served later. Just warm through in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

SPICY SALMON CAKES / SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



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This is an awesome recipe, I love to fix this with left over salmon. Sometimes the local butcher has a killer sale on salmon, so I'll pick up some extra and make up a batch of these. They have a sligt kick to them that can be adjusted to your personal taste by adjusting the amount of Cayenne pepper.

Provided by TNTDynomite

Categories     Spicy

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs salmon, cooked and flaked
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise, divided
1 egg
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying, approx)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and celery.
  • Saute until soft, about 5 minute Add dried mustard and cayenne.
  • Mix well and saute for 2 additional minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, salmon, 3/4 cup of bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, egg, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well and form into 10-12 patties about 1/2" thick.
  • Coat each patty with the remaining bread crumbs.
  • Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When hot, add patties in batches and fry until golden brown (about 3 min per side).
  • Drain patties on paper towels.
  • Cover and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.
  • To make the sweet red pepper sauce, combine 1 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers, 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 2 tsp of sugar in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS, SWEET YELLOW PEPPERS, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE



ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE WITH MUSHROOMS, SWEET YELLOW PEPPERS, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE image

Categories     Sauce     Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large red bell pepper
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, divided
2 sweet italian sausage, casings removed and crumbled
10 large white mushrooms, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup and two tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (vary according to desired spice)
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 garlic cloves, pressed

Steps:

  • peppers: preheat oven to 400. remove stems and seeds from bells peppers. quarter. brush quarters inside and out with 2 tbsp olive oil. place peppers in an oven safe dish and cook 30 minutes flipping over halfway (or until each side is slightly browned and peppers are soft but not mushy). allow peppers to cool so that they can be handled. sauce: put olive oil, crumbled italian sausage, sliced mushrooms, garlic, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes into a deep heavy skillet and saute on medium high until meat is well done and mushrooms are tender. remove from heat. pour in white wine white pan is still hot. scraping the pan to pick up any browned bits. let sit on the stove while you prepare the rest of the sauce. place 1 cup of heavy cream in a blender with all of the red pepper and one quarter of the yellow pepper. puree for roughly 30 seconds until slightly thickened and the red pepper is totally pureed. chop remained 3/4 of the yellow bell pepper into one inch strips. mix the bell pepper cream mixture into the sausage and mushroom mixture, stirring thoroughly. add remaining 1/4 cup of cream, white pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. stir thoroughly and place on medium heat. continue stirring for roughly five minutes scraping sides and bottom while stirring. allow sauce to bubble for 10-15 minutes until liquid is reduced by 1/3. spoon sauce over pasta of your choice.

LAL MASALE WALI MURGH - CHICKEN IN A RED SWEET PEPPER SAUCE



LAL MASALE WALI MURGH - CHICKEN IN A RED SWEET PEPPER SAUCE image

Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 pound chicken parts (drumsticks and thighs and/or breast)
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1-inch cube of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2-1/2 tablespoons blanched, slivered almonds
3/4 pound sweet red peppers, trimmed, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons salt
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If chicken legs are whole, divide drumsticks from thighs with a sharp knife. Breasts should be cut into four parts. Skin all chicken pieces. Combine onion, ginger, garlic, almonds, peppers, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and salt in the container of a food processor or blender. Blend, pushing down with a rubber spatula whenever you need to, until you have a paste. Put the oil in a large, wide, and preferably non-stick pan over medium-high flame. When hot, pour in paste. Stir and fry the paste for 10 - 12 minutes or until you can see the oil forming tiny bubbles around it. Put in the chicken, with the water, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir to mix and bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low and simmer gently for 25 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Stir a few times during this cooking period.

SWEET & SPICY ROASTED RED PEPPER PASTA SAUCE



Sweet & Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce image

Great sauce. I love to come up with different sauces. The sweetness of this sauce really needs the heat to balance it. You can control how much.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

28 oz can san marzon whole tomatoes with basil
1 jar(s) 14 oz roasted red pepper drained and chopped
1/2 c water
2 Tbsp each tomato paste and worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp each soy sauce and apple cider vinegar
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Place the tomatoes in a large stock pot. Smash the tomatoes with a potato masher or just use your hands. Add the chopped roasted red pepper and mash some more. Add the remaining ingredients and place over high heat.
  • 2. Bring to boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes smashing and stirring occasionally until reduced and thicken. Taste and adjust for salt.
  • 3. Serve over pasta of choice and garnish with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

VEAL IN SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE



Veal in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce image

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium red bell peppers, roasted, seeded and peeled
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup canned fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pound boneless veal scallop (scallopini), 1/4 inch thick
3 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 large white onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Roast, seed, and peel the red peppers. Coarsely chop and put in a blender. Add the cumin, chicken broth, cream, crushed pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Blend until smooth. Pour the sauce into a bowl and reserve. 2. Cut the veal into short thin strips, about 1/2-inch × 2-inches. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the veal strips, stirring, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with the remaining salt. Transfer to a plate. 3. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring, until softened and limp, about 4 minutes. Return the meat to the pan. Add the reserved red pepper sauce and cook, stirring, until the sauce reduces and thickens to the consistency of heavy cream, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Adjust salt. Serve.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm red bell peppers for the best flavor and texture. Roasting the peppers intensifies their sweetness and smoky flavor, so don't skip this step.
  • Use a good quality olive oil for the sauce. Extra virgin olive oil has a more robust flavor and is healthier than regular olive oil.
  • Add a touch of heat to the sauce with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a serrano pepper. If you like it spicy, you can also add a tablespoon of Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.
  • Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Sweet red pepper sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading. Serve it with grilled chicken or fish, roasted vegetables, or pasta. You can also use it as a marinade or a salad dressing. No matter how you use it, this sauce is sure to please everyone at the table.

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