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Calabrian Chili Paste Recipe
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Calabrian Chili Paste Recipe

This homemade Calabrian chili paste recipe is easy to make, perfect for adding flavor with a touch of heat to many of your favorite Italian dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Calabrian chilies
Servings: 8
Calories: 73kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Calabrian Chilies (in oil - if using DRIED Calabrian Chilies, see recipe notes)
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth
  • Taste and adjust for salt and oil to preference.

Notes

If using DRIED Calabrian chilies, lightly toast 2 ounces dried peppers in a dry pan until fragrant, then soak in very hot water until softened. Then, process them with the garlic, oil, and salt until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.4mg