When I put this sauce together, I had my Leek, Turkey Bacon & Feta Frittata in mind. I anticipated the frittata being decently rich and salty and I wanted something fresh and light to help balance the dish.
This sauce is naturally sweet from the roasted red peppers and spicy from the jalapeno hot sauce. It's also fairly acidic from the fresh lemon juice.
It pairs perfectly with the frittata, but it's also wonderful as part of a chicken salad, on grilled fish or with some chickpeas.
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Cilantro Sauce
Yield: makes about 1 cupIngredients
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons jalapeno hot sauce
- salt & pepper to taste
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Taste and add more salt, pepper and/or hot sauce if needed.