Delicious Ajvar: Transform Your Meals with Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Delicious Ajvar: Transform Your Meals with Roasted Red Pepper Spread

Experience the irresistible flavors of Ajvar, a roasted red pepper spread that elevates any meal with its smoky depth and customizable ingredients.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 50

Servings: 4 cups

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: Balkan

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Spread

4 pieces Sweet Red Peppers Look for long, sweet varieties.
4 cloves Garlic Cloves Adjust number according to your preference for strength.
3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended for best flavor.
2 tablespoons White Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar as an alternative.
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.

Optional Add-ins

1 cup Eggplant Roasted for a creamy texture.
2 tablespoons Chilies Chopped roasted for a spicy kick.

Equipment

oven
Baking Sheet
Food Processor
saucepan

Method

How to Make Ajvar

Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) for roasting peppers.
Arrange the sweet red peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Rotate and roast for another 20 minutes until charred.
Remove skins and seeds from roasted peppers and place them in a food processor with garlic.
Blend until roughly chopped, then add olive oil, vinegar, and kosher salt, blending to desired consistency.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and simmer on low for 30 minutes, stirring often.
Cool and transfer ajvar to a glass jar; refrigerate and consume within a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added richness, serve ajvar drizzled with olive oil. Quality of ingredients makes a significant difference in flavor.

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