Lo-Fat Red Pepper Yogurt Sauce [WF/GF]

Doug Roese / Lakewinds Natural Foods

Virtually fat-free, and delicious on chicken or fish.

yield: 6-8 servings (2 cups)

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
zest of 1/2 sm. lemon
dash coarsely ground black
pepper
1/3 bunch scallions, minced
6 oz. roasted red bell peppers
2 oz. tomato paste
2/3 cup fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

Instructions

In olive oil, lightly sauté the garlic, zest, black pepper and scallions. Set aside. In a food processor, puree the roasted red pepper and tomato paste till very smooth. Add yogurt and salt, blend till smooth. Add basil and scallion mix by hand. Nice cold with veggies, and also very nice hot over chicken or fish.