Name: Roasted Red Bell Pepper-Bloody Mary Sauce
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups tomato juice; 1 teaspoon drained bottled white horseradish; 1/4 cup vodka; Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon; Salt and freshly ground pepper

Cook's Tips

Grilled vegetables, broiled fish, chicken, and enchiladas are just some of the foods that are perfect to serve with Roasted Red Bell Pepper-Bloody Mary Sauce. Substitute yellow bell peppers for the red, or make two separate recipes using 2 red and 2 yellow peppers. Serve both sauces for a stunning presentation.

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