Quick Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Elevate your meals in minutes with this vibrant Quick Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, a flavorful blend of smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy ingredients. Featuring roasted red peppers as the star, paired with aromatic garlic, a splash of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of smoked paprika, this versatile sauce is as easy to make as it is delicious. Whether you're using fresh, charred peppers or the convenience of jarred ones, this recipe delivers bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors in just 10 minutes. Perfect as a pasta sauce, dip, sandwich spread, or drizzle for roasted vegetables, this quick recipe is a must-try for adding gourmet flair to your everyday dishes. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a final touch of freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large (or 1 cup jarred) roasted red peppers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh red peppers, char them over a gas flame, on a grill, or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let them steam for 5 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the skins, remove the seeds, and chop roughly. If using jarred roasted red peppers, simply drain and rinse them.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

Step 3

Transfer the roasted red peppers, sautéed garlic, remaining tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.

Step 4

Blend the ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary—add more salt, lemon juice, or paprika to suit your preference.

Step 5

Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and warm it over low heat for 2-3 minutes if serving immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Step 6

Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving. Enjoy with your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(542.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	391.4

Total Fat 28.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1184.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 5.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107.5mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 822.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 23.5%