Vegan Bell Pepper Dip
Red bell peppers, almonds, lemon, paprika, sea salt, cayenne pepper, maca root powder, and nutritional yeast comprise this incredibly delicious and versatile sauce that can be used as a dip, sandwich spread, or sauce for pastas.
What is nutritional yeast?
- Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast harvested from beet sugarcane or molasses and is washed, dried and packaged for use.
- It’s nutritional properties include B vitamins, and trace minerals
- Nutritional yeast is a complete protein and therefore a good source of nutrition for vegetarians and vegans.
- With a nutty, cheese-like flavor, Nutritional yeast is popular as a cheese substitute.
- Purchase nutritional yeast in certain grocery stores, health and wellness markets or online. Maca is another health promoting ingredient in this recipe. For more on maca, read this article, Healing Maca Root
Particularly a promoter of heart health, this recipe helps improve circulation by stimulating blood flow, boosts immunity, and increases metabolism. Healthy fats from almonds, high fiber and vitamin C, this sauce is a great one to have on hand in the refrigerator for a quick snack or easy lunch or dinner sauce over chicken, pork, veggies and makes a wonderful “cheese” sauce for Cauliflower Pizza!
Nutrition Information:
- Serving size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 107
- Fat: 7.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 122mg
- Potassium: 249mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.9g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Sugars: 0.9g
- Protein: 5.6g
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