Creamy Protein Packed Roasted Red Pepper Sauce [Vegan]
This sauce is the real deal! The sauce is smooth and creamy, contains protein from red lentils, and it of course has that delicious roasted red pepper taste. This can be used for pasta, but also as a tasty dip.
Ingredients You Need for Creamy Protein Packed Roasted Red Pepper Sauce [Vegan]
How to Prepare Creamy Protein Packed Roasted Red Pepper Sauce [Vegan]
-
Peel and slice the shallots. Add them to a soup pot and saute (in water or oil) on low heat.
-
Clean and slice the leek. Add to the shallots and raise the heat just a bit. Saute until starting to soften.
-
Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, a minute or two.
-
Add the tomato paste. Use a spoon to spread it around and cook it down for a minute or two.
-
Add the red lentils, roasted peppers, water and salt.
-
Cook until the red lentils are completely cooked down.
-
Let the mixture cool for a few and then pour and blend until smooth
-
Enjoy on pasta or as a dip!
Notes
Feel free to roast orange and yellow peppers for this sauce too.
![Baked Blueberry Doughnuts [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Baked-Blueberry-Donuts.jpg?fit=460%2C307&ssl=1)
![Raw Pizza [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Ultimate-raw-vegan-pizza.jpg?fit=460%2C331&ssl=1)
![Raw Strawberry Chocolate Coconut Pie [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Raw-Strawberry-Chocolate-Coconut-Pie1.jpg?fit=460%2C303&ssl=1)
![Raw Chocolate Mousse Tart With Lemon Cashew Cream [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Chocolate-Mousse-Tarts.jpg?fit=460%2C323&ssl=1)
![Tempeh Picatta [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/KateEchle_Picatta_web-11.jpg?fit=460%2C305&ssl=1)
![Sprouted Mung Salad [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mung-Bean-Salad.jpg?fit=460%2C287&ssl=1)
![Moroccan Tofu in Lemon-Olive Sauce Over Spaghetti [Vegan, Gluten-Free]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/tofu-lemon-olive-sauce-.jpg?fit=460%2C343&ssl=1)
![Quinoa Kale Veggie Burgers [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/quinoa-kale-veggie-burgers.jpg?fit=460%2C287&ssl=1)
![Cashew Cream Cups [Vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/vegan-cashew-cream-cup.jpg?fit=460%2C307&ssl=1)
Comments: