Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip

 

 

Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip - an easy and impressive appetizer recipe that has layers of bold tasty flavor - make a double batch!

Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip

but first, a story.

It is really wrong to be buying bottled soda water at the store when I have a soda machine at home, right?

The other day I said to Jason "I am not responsible enough to own a soda machine."

What I really meant was I amnot organized enough. We were out for lunch and shopping, and walked right by the kitchen store where I always exchange the soda machine cartridges. I knew exactly where we were going, that we'd be right there... and I forgot.

Jason said "There should be a service to do these kinds of things for us, is this a thing?" and I replied that yes, I believe this is a thing! We continued to discuss just how much we could pay someone for a set amount of hours each week, and during each week I could compile a list of things that need to be done.

Placing Value On Time

...Like refilling that soda machine.

Then Jason said, "Yes, this kind of service is usually reserved for the infirm. Or engineers*."

Defensively I said "and extremely busy and exhausted people!!"

*This is actually a service where Jason works. Some of the Very Important Engineers think and process at such a different level, that they "forget" or do not think of common every day tasks. They have people who "run" their lives for them, from food shopping (and stocking it in their kitchen) to running errands. I bet some of those engineers have soda machines too...

See, I was taught to put a value on what my own time is worth. I obviously cannot look at all tasks this way (oh how I would love to always have someone clean my house!), but when my 'down time' is increasingly limited and I really just want my bathrooms cleaned and a new soda cartridge? When I don't have time, or I'd rather spend that time with Jason, or with my Dad, maybe I can.

From Goat Cheese To Dip

So last weekend I had a friend over - she wanted to make my goat cheese recipe with me. We made a double batch so she could take some home, and I later added some new flavors my batch. While I was initially going for a flavored cheese consistency, I am more than thrilled with the result and decided to call it dip.

Do you ever feel like you need an assistant? What would you have yours do? (I'm making a list - if it gets long enough it may be justifiable!)

My dear friend Abby and I are thinking the same way without even knowing it - here's what she has to say about it.

Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip

dairy, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan

YIELD: 1 ½ cups

INGREDIENTS:

1 fresh bell pepper (red or orange), seeded/cleaned and sliced
½ cup roasted red peppers
1 batch vegan goat cheese (or 12-16 ounces goat cheese)
2 tablespoons capers
1 garlic clove, minced fine
sea salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

In high speed blender or food processor, add peppers, goat cheese, capers and garlic, blend on high until creamy, adding water to thin as needed.

Transfer to a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with veggies and crunchy toasts or crackers.

That is some tasty terrific bass dip!

 

 

 

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about Kristina:

Kristina is spabettie! She discovered a love of cooking at an early age, and founded spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. As the sole recipe developer and photographer, Kristina turned her culinary training into the best way to spend her days - sharing how flavorful and vibrant vegan food is! She loves dachshunds, karaoke, drums, and travel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

printable Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip recipe:

Yield: 1 ½ cups / 6 servings

Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip

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This roasted red pepper goat cheese dip is an easy and impressive appetizer recipe that has layers of bold tasty flavor - make a double batch!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup roasted red peppers
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 garlic clove, minced fine
• 1 batch vegan goat cheese (or 12 ounces dairy free cheese)
• ¾ cup cashews
• ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1. In high speed blender or food processor, add peppers, lemon juice and zest, capers and garlic. Blend on high until smooth.
2. To the blender mixture, add the vegan goat cheese, cashews, salt and pepper. Blend again at highest speed until smooth.
3. Transfer to a bowl and serve with veggies and crunchy toasts or crackers.

Notes

dairy, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

¼ cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 157Total Fat: 11gSodium: 177mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 12g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

 

 

 

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