. I make this in the summer when peppers are in season and freeze it for winter use. This is a very easy, versatile recipe that you should at least double. The uses for this recipe are endless. Two of our favorite ways are on a summer tomato sandwiches and spread on crackers with fresh goat cheese.
INGREDIENTS
6 -8green bell peppers
1 -2hot pepper
5 -6garlic cloves
1 -2tablespoon lemon juice
2 -3tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Cut peppers into quarters and spray lightly with olive oil. Roast under a high broiler for 8 minutes, or until blackened. Place in a paper bag and leave for 5 minutes. Peel.
Meanwhile, seed and roughly chop hot peppers. Roughly chop garlic.
Place roasted peppers, hot peppers, garlic and lemon juice in food processor and blend.
Slowly pour in olive oil while the processor is running, until pesto is desired consistancy. Salt and pepper to taste and slather onto crackers with goat cheese. (New Farm Recipes)
Amanda Conradie
Photo: Borrowed
