Oklahoma Sunset Dip
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3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed)
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2 7-ounce jars roasted red peppers, drained
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2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup chopped green onions
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4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or hot chili pepper sauce, optional
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Soak dried tomatoes in hot water 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons soaking liquid.
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In food processor, puree red peppers, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro and green onion until smooth and well-blended. Add cream cheese and puree, adding enough reserved tomato-soaking liquid to thin to the desired consistency. Scrape down side of bowl occasionally. Blend until smooth. Blend in salt, pepper and hot sauce. Adjust seasoning, adding more garlic, cumin, lemon juice or hot sauce if needed.
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Transfer to small container. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours before using. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables and/or baked tortilla chips.
Yields 10 servings.
| Nutrition Facts Servings per recipe:10 ................. |
| Amount Per Serving |
| Calories 65.......................... Calories from fat 27 |
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Daily Value Total Fat 3g............................ 81 5 5% .........Saturated fat 2g1 9% Cholesterol 9mg.....3 3% Sodium 279mg........ 12% Carbohydrate 8g............ 3% ............Dietary Fiber 2g........ 13 8% Protein 3g..........Vi 6% Vitamin A: 50%..... Vitamin C: 133% Folacin: 4% Calcium: 3%......... Iron: 7% Potassium: 11% |
Source: Modified from original source: American Institute for Cancer Research at http://www.aicr.org, 04/11/06
Provided by:
Barbara Brown
Food Specialist
OSU Cooperative Extension Service
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6141
bbrown@okstate.edu