Sweet Red Pepper Spread

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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7 ounces roasted red sweet peppers -- drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme -- snipped
1/4 teaspoon salt
garlic -- to taste
dash red pepper flakes

A dip or spread for torilla chips, pita chips (350oF about 15 minutes); or
french bread.

Roast your own peppers (2 medium): Pieces: bake at 425 for 20 minutes,
turning. fire-grill whole, about 20 minutes. Dry-pan 'fry', whole, turning
often, 30-40 minutes. Peel; remove stems and seeds. Or buy a 7-ounce jar.

Chop roasted peppers in a blender. Add other ingredients and blend until
nearly smooth. Makes 3/4 cup; six 130-calorie servings. (Refrigerate up to
1 week.)

Parties and Garlic: make one batch with 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder. make
another with 1 teaspoon minced or pureed garlic.