Roasted Red Pepper Wasabi Dip and Sauce

Great as a dip for vegetables, shrimp, or even as a spread on a sandwich wrap. From Cooking Healthy Across America

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  red bell pepper, halved, cored, and seeded
• 1  teaspoon wasabi powder
• 2  teaspoons water
• 1  garlic clove, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1⁄4 cup  reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2  ounces  reduced-fat neufchatel cheese, softened

Directions

1. Broil the peppers, cut side down for 5 minutes. Turn over and repeat.
2. Place broiled peppers in a paper bag for 10 minutes.
3. Peel the cooled peppers and coarsely chop.
4. Mix water and wasabi and set aside for 10 minutes to rehyrdrate.
5. Place peppers and garlic into food processor and puree for 2 minutes.
6. Add the sour cream, mayo, cheese, and wasabi and puree again for 2 more minutes or until mixture is smooth.