RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE RECIPES

Steps:

• To prepare cream sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup finely chopped onion and cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more. Add broth and wine and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the rice is very soft and the liquid is greatly reduced, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree, in batches if necessary, until smooth. (Alternatively, puree in the pot with an immersion blender.) The consistency should be similar to a pourable sauce; add more broth or water as needed. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, preferably white pepper.
• To prepare red pepper sauce & chicken: Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Rub bell pepper halves with 1 teaspoon oil and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast until soft, about 10 minutes. Turn on broiler and, watching carefully, broil until the skin is charred in spots, 2 to 7 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let cool, then peel (it's OK if bits of charred skin remain). Chop the pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Place the roasted pepper, onion mixture, honey (or sugar), chipotle to taste and 1 cup of the Cream Sauce in a blender; puree until very smooth. Adjust the consistency with additional Cream Sauce if desired. Return to the pan and warm over low heat.
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, reduce the heat to medium and cook, turning once or twice, until browned on both sides and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 12 to 16 minutes total. Transfer to a clean cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Slice the chicken and serve with the red pepper sauce. Garnish with cilantro (or scallion greens), if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place red bell peppers cut-side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the skin blackens.
• Remove peppers from the oven and transfer with tongs to a sealable container or bowl. Cover and let cool for 5 minutes.
• Once cool enough to handle, peel the blackened skins from the peppers and place into a blender or food processor. Discard the skins.
• To the blender, add the avocado, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil or seasoning as desired.
• Serve either chilled or heated up.
• Enjoy!