Roasted Red Pepper Dip

By á-32

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (about 4 ounces)
• 6 sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
• 1/4 cup drained or Greek style yogurt, method follows
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon minced thyme, optional
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Serve now or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

To make drained yogurt: Place 1/2 cup of plain whole or low-fat milk yogurt in a coffee filter set in a sieve or colander in the sink or over a bowl. Set aside for 1 to 2 hours until thickened. Discard the water whey and use the yogurt as desired.