Roasted Pepper

Quinoa con Vegetales Asados (Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables)

8 comments August 9, 2012

I’ve come up with some great ideas using quinoa over the past few months. It is a wonderfully healthy and versatile grain and can be used in several ways. What I truly love about quinoa is that you can create so many flavor combinations dependent on the vegetables, spices and herbs you choose. Here are [...]

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Baked Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

10 comments July 29, 2011

Thank goodness for those quick and easy pasta dinners using whatever is left over in my refrigerator. I cooked pasta, added tomato sauce and leftover roasted veggies from the night before, and combined them with some fresh basil, asiago and mozzarella cheese. I placed everything in the oven and 20 minutes later a meatless dinner [...]

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Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

14 comments March 17, 2011

Hmm, what can I make for lunch with a jar of roasted red peppers? Here is another pasta dish that is a result of whatever ingredients I could find in the kitchen. Instead of serving the roasted peppers with crusty bread or making a dip, I boiled a box of pasta and tossed it with [...]

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Roasted Vegetables, Asparagus and Queso Fresco Tart

23 comments May 31, 2010

It is tough to think of a better lunch on a spring day than a beautiful crispy, golden puff pastry filled with roasted vegetables, asparagus and creamy queso fresco. This tart was absolutely delicious, we all loved it! It would be great for brunch too. Serve with a green salad on the side. I hope [...]

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Bean and Roasted Pepper Crostini

23 comments May 10, 2010

I love crostini!!! They are simple, delicious, and can be made with lots of different toppings or spreads. If you are a fan of roasted peppers, you will love these. The spread is essentially a mixture of beans, roasted red pepper, garlic and herbs. I used a combination of garbanzo and canellini beans, but you [...]

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Pasta with Creamy Roasted Pepper and Tomato Sauce

34 comments March 23, 2010

This pasta dish is a very nice meal. It is quick and simple to make and I usually have all of the ingredients in my pantry. You can be creative and add shredded chicken or shrimp to the dish, if you prefer. I love the combination of tomatoes and roasted peppers. Don’t you? If you [...]

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Roasted Pepper Hummus

30 comments January 27, 2010

A couple of weeks ago I woke up craving homemade hummus, so I decided to make some. When I was getting all the ingredients ready, I noticed a jar of roasted peppers next to the tahini. So, I made roasted pepper hummus and it was fantastic! I enjoy making dips like this for a quick [...]

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