Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Brighten up your snacks and meals with this flavorful Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Spread, an irresistibly creamy and smoky dip that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Made with fire-roasted red bell peppers, rich raw cashews, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this dairy-free spread is blended to silky perfection with a hint of smoked paprika and nutritional yeast for a savory depth of flavor. Whether served as a dip for fresh veggies, a spread for sandwiches and wraps, or a topping for crackers, this easy plant-based recipe is sure to impress. Ready in under an hour, with just a quick roast and blend, this gluten-free and vegan appetizer is perfect for entertaining or meal-prepping your favorite condiments.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 medium red bell peppers
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium lemons
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Step 2

Cut the red bell peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes.

Step 3

Place the peppers cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the skins are charred and blistered.

Step 5

While the peppers are roasting, place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Once the peppers are roasted, remove them from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes. This will make it easier to remove the skins.

Step 7

While the peppers are steaming, drain and rinse the soaked cashews.

Step 8

Peel the charred skins off the peppers and discard.

Step 9

In a blender or food processor, combine the peeled roasted red peppers, soaked cashews, garlic cloves, juice of the lemon, olive oil, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and water.

Step 10

Blend until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 13

Serve as a spread for sandwiches, a dip for vegetables, or with crackers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(696.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1064.4

Total Fat 78.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1222.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 31.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 102.1mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1864.3mg	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: 63.4%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 25.3%