Zesty Bell Pepper and Cilantro Dip

Ingredients

Red bell pepper

1, chopped

Yellow bell pepper

1, chopped

Fresh cilantro

1/2 cup, packed

Lime juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Greek yogurt

1 cup

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Begin by washing and chopping the red and yellow bell peppers into smaller pieces for easy blending.
2. In a food processor, combine the chopped bell peppers, fresh cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Pulse the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well blended.
4. Once blended, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for acidity or cayenne for heat according to your preference.
5. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
7. Serve chilled with your favorite tortilla chips, pita chips, or an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks such as carrots, cucumbers, and celery.