Guilt Free Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Basil Dip Low Fat Food

GUILT FREE CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER & BASIL DIP (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Put the sweet peppers and bail into a food processor or mini chopper and blitz for about 30 seconds until the sweet peppers are really finely chopped and combined with the basil.
• Combine the mayo, yogurt, onion flakes and garlic powder in a bowl making sure everything is well mixed.
• Stir in the sweet red pepper mixture and combine well.
• Cover and chill in the fridge for at least and hour but the longer the better so the flavors develop.
• Take out and serve or spread on a sandwich like normal mayo.

CREAMY PASTA WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND BASIL - LOW FAT VERSION

Steps:

• Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil - add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
• Add pasta and use the cooking time given on the package to cook your pasta al dente. Stir frequently at first to prevent pasta from sticking.
• Add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Meanwhile, microwave broth, milk and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until steamy hot (approx. 3 to 4 minutes). Then let it stand for a few minutes.
• Put butter in a saucepan over low heat.
• After butter melts, whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Whisk constantly over medium-low to medium heat until sauce thickens. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes. You judge as to when the sauce thickens up.
• Stir in parmesan, cooked chicken, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes.
• Salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
• Drain pasta and broccoli, *reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid* and return to pasta pot.
• Pour cream sauce over pasta, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
• Toss and serve immediately with a light sprinkling of parmesan.
• Enjoy!

HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN:ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA DIP #3

Steps:

• Char peppers directly over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers.
• Puree all ingredients including peppers in processor. Season with salt and pepper. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Place the garlic on aluminum foil, coat with the olive oil and wrap tightly.
• Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes.
• Remove the skin from the garlic cloves and place garlic in a blender.
• Add the roasted red peppers and lemon juice and puree.
• Add the cumin, cilantro, cream cheese, sour cream and blend until well mixed.
• Add the salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
• Pour into a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP

Steps:

• In food processor, place roasted peppers, basil and garlic. Cover; process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Spoon dip into serving bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, sprinkle almonds over dip.

CREAMY ROASTED RED PEPPER AND TOMATO BASIL SOUP- WHOLE30

Steps:

• combine tomato puree and drained roasted red pepper in medium saucepan and bring to slow boil.
• add basil leaves and coconut milk and cook stirring 2 minutes to combine.
• add salt and red pepper flakes and stir.
• remove from stove.
• allow to cool slightly and with immersion blender puree until completely smooth (if using a blender allow to cool longer).
• Serve hot or chilled.
• can be served over a handful of baby spinach leaves if desired to add some color and extra nutrition boost.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER RANCH DIP (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into florets. In medium saucepan, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Run under cold water to stop the cooking; drain well.
• In a food processor, puree cauliflower and green onion until fairly smooth. Scrape down sides, add sour cream and dressing mix. Process until combined. season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Remove to serving bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
• Serve with fresh veggies, crackers, pita chips or anything else you want to dip. :).