Best 8 White Bean And Roasted Red Pepper Spread Recipes

ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small food processor; cover and process until pureed. Store in the refrigerator.

WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• Place the drained beans, red peppers, salt, basil (or cumin), paprika, garlic cloves, olive oil, and vinegar in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
• Serve as is or refrigerate until later. Will keep perfectly at on outdoor party/tailgate!

WHITE BEAN AND ROASTED RED-PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Roast pepper over a gas-stove burner, turning with tongs as each section blisters and blackens. (Alternatively, place pepper on a baking sheet and roast under the broiler.) Transfer to a bowl,and cover with plastic wrap. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Peel off and discard blackened skin. Roughly chop pepper, reserving collected juices.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine roasted pepper and juices, beans, ginger, chili powder, and vinegar. Process until smooth, about 2 minutes, scraping sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week.

CREAMY WHITE BEAN DIP WITH CHARRED PEPPERS

Steps:

• To make the bean dip: Combine the beans, lemon rind, garlic cloves, chiles and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a 3- to 4-quart pot and add enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beans are very tender. Discard the lemon rind and chile pepper and drain.
• Combine the beans, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor. Season with a couple pinches of kosher salt and black pepper. Puree until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. While the motor is running, drizzle in the olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper, as needed. Reserve in the refrigerator.
• To serve, schmear some white bean dip on a plate. Pile on the Charred Baby Bell Peppers, squeeze on some of the charred lemon and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with black pepper and garnish with a sprinkle of flakey salt.
• Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the olive oil and swirl it around to coat. When the oil is hot and shimmery, add the peppers and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes. Place the lemon cut-side down in the skillet and char simultaneously until deeply browned.

ROASTED PEPPER AND WHITE BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Purée all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

WHITE BEAN AND RED PEPPER SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine everything except the parsley in a food processor and blend until smooth.
• Stir in parsley by hand. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

ROASTED RED-PEPPER SALAD WITH ANCHOVY WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• Char bell peppers over the flames of a gas burner, turning with tongs until blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, broil them 2 or 3 inches from heat source.) Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate, and let stand until cool. Scrape off skins with a paring knife and wipe flesh clean with a paper towel. Keeping stems intact, cut peppers in half lengthwise, then remove and discard seeds. Arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper.
• Whisk together anchovies, garlic, vinegar, oil, and parsley in a medium bowl. Add beans and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over peppers and top with Parmesan and greens.

WHITE BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on the top rack until nicely browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Make the dressing: Put shallot in a small bowl with mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar and ground fennel, if using. Stir well to combine, then whisk in olive oil. Season to taste.
• Make the salad: Put beans in a low salad bowl. Add celery and cauliflower, pour the dressing over and toss well, taking care not to crush beans. Let salad rest for 30 minutes or so to meld flavors. Taste and adjust for salt, acid and oil. Add parsley and scallions, toss once more, then serve at room temperature.