Red Pepper-Sour Cream Sauce

Four ingredients turn into something that tastes like you slow-roasted peppers all afternoon.

Sweet red bell peppers and a single jalapeno get whirred smooth with tangy sour cream for a sauce that’s creamy, slightly smoky, and just spicy enough to notice.

Drizzle it over everything.

Kitchen Tips

• Char the peppers under the broiler until blackened, then steam in a covered bowl for easy peeling
• Remove all the blackened skin for a smooth, silky sauce
• Adjust heat by adding more or less jalapeno
• The sugar balances the acidity and brings out natural sweetness
• Sauce thickens as it chills

Variations

• Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor
• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangier version
• Blend in fresh cilantro for herby brightness