Smoky Tomato Dip

Name: Smoky Tomato Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3⁄4 cup raw unsalted walnut halves; 1 can (14.5 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained; 2 cloves cloves garlic; 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Smoked chipotle pepper sauce (optional)

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Craving smoky flavors? This garlicky roasted tomato-based dip can be made in just minutes.

Serves: 10Prep: 15 minutesCook: 5 minutesTotal: 20 minutesDifficulty: Medium

Serves: 10

Ingredients

3⁄4 cup raw unsalted walnut halves
1 can (14.5 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained
2 cloves cloves garlic
1⁄4 cup fresh parsley
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon paprika
1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Smoked chipotle pepper sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. On ungreased baking sheet, arrange walnuts in single layer. Bake 4 to 6 minutes, shaking pan a few times to prevent burning. Allow to cool.
Step 2
In food processor, blend together walnuts, tomatoes, red pepper, garlic, parsley, oil, vinegar, paprika, salt and cayenne until mostly smooth. If desired, add more cayenne, or a few drops of smoked chipotle pepper sauce.