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Aleppo Pepper

Price: $3.99
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Price: $3.99

Primarily grown in Turkey and Northern Syria, Aleppo chiles have very little heat and will not overpower a dish. add to pizza, pasta, salad, vegetables, potato salad, eggs, grilled beef, and roasted lamb. May improve digestion, reduce high blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol, clear a stuffed nose and protect against some types of cancer.

Ingredients: Aleppo Pepper

Recipe to try

Corn & Zucchini Roasted Vegetable Dip with Aleppo Pepper

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon Aleppo Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups thawed corn kernels
  • 2 cups zucchini, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • ½ cup thick plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • Pita wedges, for serving

Method

  1. Mix the featured seasoning with the olive oil and lemon juice.
  2. Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thawed corn kernels and zucchini, cut into ½-inch pieces. Cook for 3 minutes, then add ¼ cup water, cover and cook for 8–15 minutes, until tender. Uncover to evaporate excess water.
  3. Let the cooked vegetables cool until just warm. Blend with the yogurt, tahini and seasoning mixture until mostly smooth. Spoon into a bowl and serve with pita wedges.

Flavor profile and pairings

Flavor: pepper heat with a savory finish.

Try it with: beans, stews, tacos, grilled vegetables and marinades.