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5 minute sauce in a small bowl with chicken and couscous

5 Minute Sauce (Roasted Pepper + Feta)

A creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky 5-Minute Sauce made with roasted red peppers, feta, yogurt, and olive oil. Delicious with grilled chicken, vegetables, grain bowls, or as a dip.
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Author: Miranda | My Anosmic Kitchen
Prep 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings :6 servings

Equipment

  • Blender
  • measuring cups & spoons
  • Airtight container for storing

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Roasted red pepper, (homemade or jarred)
  • 1 portion Feta cheese, roughly 30-40g
  • 100 grams Plain yogurt (small tub)
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes, 1-2
  • Ice water, splash to thin the sauce if needed

Instructions 

  • Add all ingredients (except ice water) to a blender: roasted red pepper, feta, yogurt, tomato sauce, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, paprika (if using), lemon juice, and 1–2 ice cubes.
    1 Roasted red pepper, (homemade or jarred), 1 portion Feta cheese, roughly 30-40g, 100 grams Plain yogurt (small tub), 1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt and black pepper, smoked paprika, Fresh lemon juice , Ice cubes, 1-2
  • Blend until thick and creamy.
  • Add a splash of ice water to loosen if needed, and blend again until smooth and silky.
    Ice water, splash to thin the sauce if needed
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • If your feta is very salty, reduce the added salt and adjust after blending.
  • Try it with pasta, grain bowls, grilled meats, or as a veggie dip.
  • Add chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy version.
  • Use fresh roasted peppers or high-quality jarred for best flavor.
  • This sauce thickens slightly when chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 57mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 667IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.2mg
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