Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 large red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (lightly toasted)
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (I used Parmisano-Reggiano)
  • 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (use more or less based on your family's tastes)

Instruction

  • Turn on oven and set to the BROIL setting. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the bell peppers on top.
  • Place under the broiler until the skin starts to blacken and bubble. Turn the peppers a 1/4 turn with tongs on each side until the peppers are completely charred. Remove from oven and place in a large bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside to allow peppers to sweat and cool down enough to handle.
  • Remove the skins and seeds from the peppers and discard. I used the plastic wrap that had been used to cover the bowl.
  • Place the peppers, toasted walnuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, cayenne and black pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
  • Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Adjust seasonings as needed and serve.