Red-Red Bean Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 red bell peppers (see note in instructions)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 dash ground red pepper

Preparation

Preheat broiler.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes.
Place pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand.
Broil 10 minutes or until blackened.
Place in a zip-top plastic bag; seal.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Peel and chop.
Place bell peppers and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth.
*You may also use 1 1/2 cups jarred roasted red peppers instead of roasting your own.