ROASTED RED PEPPER WITH ZUCCHINI ZOODLES ENJOY DAN:

ROASTED RED PEPPER WITH ZUCCHINI ZOODLES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

RED PEPPER SAUCE:

2 roasted red peppers

1 tablespoon olive oil

1-1/2-tomatoe paste

2 ounces goat cheese

1 teaspoon sea salt

ZUCCHINI ZOODLES:

3 zucchinis, spiralized

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1/2-onion, finely chopped

1/4-cup toasted pine nuts

2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1.   On gas stove top blacken peppers, or in a oven.

2.   Place In a paper bag for 20 minutes.

3.    With a paring knife remove blackened skin, remove stem and seeds.

4.   In a sauce pan add olive oil over medium-heat and when sizzling.

5.   Add onion, and zoodles with a pinch of salt.

6.   Saute for 4-5 minutes.

7.   Remove onions and zoodles from the pan.

8.   In a blender, puree the roasted red peppers, and remaining ingredients

9.   Add sauce to a sauce pan and sauté for about 3 minutes.

10  Add the zoodles and toss to coat; season to taste. 

11  Garnish with basil and pine nuts.

Pine nuts can be toasted in a dry cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.

Stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.

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