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Roasted red pepper relish in a bowl with crusty bread, pickles and cherry tomatoes

Italian Roasted Red Pepper Relish

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Fresh roasted red peppers, garlic, basil and mild pickled pepper rings make up this easy, versatile and colorful dish.
Course Side dishes
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 124
Author Janette

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove peeled
  • 16 ounce (454 grams) jar ounce roasted red peppers drained
  • ¼ cup (30 grams) mild or spicy pickled peppers sliced (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Small pinch salt & black pepper

Instructions

  • To a small saucepan, add the olive oil over medium low heat. Add the whole garlic clove and cook until it is evenly brown. Remove the garlic from the oil, keep 1 tablespoon of the oil. Save the rest for salad dressing.
  • To a blender or food processor, add the red peppers, garlic, pepper rings, basil, pulse until chopped. Mix the vinegar and sugar together and add to the blender along with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil from the browning of the garlic. Blend until combined, but not smooth.
  • Transfer to well sealed containers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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Notes

These can be any pickled peppers that you like.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 36mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g