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red bell pepper red chile peppers cucumber white bread red onion garlic celery Handful flat leaf basil Italian San extra-virgin olive oil lemon kosher salt
Viewed: 43 - Published at: 3 years agoIngredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1 slice good quality white bread, crust removed and torn
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated into a paste
- 2 to 3 small ribs celery, from the heart with leafy tops, chopped
- Small handful flat-leaf fresh parsley leaves
- Few leaves fresh basil, torn
- 1 (28-ounce) can Italian San Marzano tomatoes
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
- Char the bell pepper over an open flame or under the broiler.
- Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- When cool, peel, seed, roughly chop, and add to the food processor.
- Add the chile peppers, cucumber, bread, onion, garlic, celery, parsley, basil, tomatoes, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Process until fairly smooth.
- Place in small pitcher and chill along with small shot glasses for serving.
