Clover Classic Mezze with Roast Red Pepper Dip
Spending time in the kitchen need not be a chore, when you can whip up something as easy as a delicious roast red pepper dip for a casual weekend mezze.
Serves: 6-8
Time: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Monicia Horne
Ingredients:
For the red pepper sauce
2 red peppers
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp chilli flakes
1 cup Clover Classic dairy snack, plain flavour
salt and pepper to taste
For the mezze
Small cucumbers, sliced
Carrots sticks
Cherry tomatoes, halved
Radishes
Pita bread/chips
Olives
Cheese (Feta cheese)
Method:
Make the red pepper sauce by roasting the red peppers. Alternatively, hold them in between tongs over a gas burner.
Once charred, place into a zip seal bag and allow to steam. After 10 minutes, peel the skin and place into a blender along with the rest of the sauce ingredients and blend to your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and stir through the Clover Classic dairy snack.
Pour into a bowl and serve with mezze platter.
Chefs Tip: It can be enjoyed on its own as a snack or you can use it in delicious recipes such as this.