Portuguese-style Red Pepper Paste

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 4 large red bell peppers, roasted and cut into chunks
• 1 fresh jalapenos or 1 serrano pepper, roasted and cut into chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

Recipe

• 1 put roasted peppers, salt, garlic and 1 tbs oil in a blender, blend until smooth.
• 2 slowly add remaining 2 tbs oil, blending until the paste is the consistency of whipped cream.
• 3 makes about 2 1/2 cups.
• 4 note: the paste will keep in the refridgerator for up to 4 days.
• 5 if it separates a little, drain off liquid.