This Red Pepper Spread is as beautiful as it is tasty. A great recipe for gatherings, parties, or just to kick things up a notch. Delicious on crackers, sandwiches, bagels with cream cheese, used as a dip, or as a fantastic spread over fresh-cooked salmon!

Ingredients:

• 2-3 large red bell peppers
• 4 tbsp of Parthena Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2.5 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 cloves mashed garlic
• Pinch of Parthena Mediterannean Sea Salt to taste
• Pinch of fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Puree peppers in your food processor or blender. Add a small amount of water to assist puree as needed.
2. Pour pureed peppers into a pan, on medium-high heat and add the rest of the ingredients to the pan, constantly stirring until it is reduced to a thick paste.
3. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days. Serve at room temperature with freshly sliced French baguette rounds, crudites, parmesan toasts, crackers, or Salmon!

Enjoy!!