Jarred Roasted Red Pepper Juice Recipes: 27 Delicious Uses!

Using canned or jarred red pepper juice is not only a money saving cooking tip, but offers a delicious and savory way to enhance your meals and snacks.

Jarred red peppers are one of those kitchen staples that are used in a myriad of ways, from hot stews and stir-frys, to salads, dips and all sorts of meals. But what about all that delicious juice that’s left behind, that more frequently than not gets dumped down the sink? Using jarred juices is something experienced chefs and gourmet cooks do all time. And why? Because it’s an easy, affordable and delicious ways to add savory flavor to many dishes.

Try some of these 27 recipes made from jarred red pepper juice!

Roasted Red Pepper Juice Dips, Snacks, Soups

1. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Combine 1/3 cup of juice or brine with 2 tablespoons of tahini sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin in a food processor. Puree until smooth, then add chickpeas and continue to puree until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pita chips or veggies.

2. Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Combine 1/4 cup of juice or brine with one 8-ounce package of cream cheese in a blender, and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pita chips or crudites.

3. Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Combine 4 cups of juice or brine along with an additional 8 ounces of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add one onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 3 celery stalks (chopped), 2 chopped garlic cloves, and bay leaf along with red pepper flakes to taste; simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Puree mixture using an immersion blender until smooth, then add heavy cream to desired consistency before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette

Combine 1/4 cup of juice or brine with 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and minced garlic clove in a blender; blend until smooth. Add cold pressed olive oil and pulse until blended and creamy, then add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over your favorite salad greens or drizzle over your favorite pizza before serving.

5. Roasted Red Pepper As Pizza Topping

Combine 1/4 cup of juice or brine with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic clove, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste; mix well. Spread on top of pizza crust before adding any additional toppings.

6. Roasted Red Pepper Dip Topping For Nachos Or Quesadillas

Combine 1/2 cup of juice or brine with sour cream (your favorite brand), minced cilantro leaves, salt, black pepper, onion powder, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped), lime juice from one lime wedge, and red pepper flakes to taste; mix until smooth. Serve on top of nachos or quesadillas before serving.

7. Roasted Red Pepper Dip For Vegetables Or Pretzels

Combine 1/4 cup each of juice from roasted red peppers and brine from roasted red peppers with mayonnaise (favorite brand), salt, black pepper, minced garlic clove, cayenne pepper to taste; mix until smooth. Serve along side vegetables for dipping such as carrots, celery, and broccoli or serve on top of small pretzel twists before serving.

8. Roasted Red Pepper Soup: Combine 1 cup of juice with vegetable broth, corn kernels (fresh or frozen), onion (diced small), garlic cloves (minced), thyme leaves, oregano leaves, salt, pepper, half & half cream or milk if desired before cooking. Cook on low for about 40 minutes before serving warm with grated cheese if desired.

9. Salsa Dip For Chips Or Vegetables: Combine 3/4 cup of juice with 1/2 seeded avocado (mashed); mash well after removing pit from avocado. Mix in 1/2 cup each of red onion (diced small) and cilantro (freshly chopped) leaves; mix well. Add salt, pepper, garlic (minced), hot sauce if desired; stir until combined before serving with chips or vegetables like celery stalks or carrots.

Sauces Made With Roasted Red Pepper Jarred Juice

10. Red Pepper Sauce for Bruschetta or Crostini

Puree 6 sun dried tomatoes along with 1/2 cup of oil packed roasted red peppers, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in a food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or serve immediately with sliced baguette, crostini, or crudites.

11. Roasted Red Pepper as Dipping Sauce

Combine 1/2 cup of juice or brine with mayonnaise (favorite brand), cumin, garlic salt, lime juice from one lime wedge, and red pepper flakes to taste; mix until smooth. Serve alongside tortilla chips for dipping.

12. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Bagels

Combine 1/4 cup each of juice from roasted red peppers and brine from roasted red peppers with cream cheese (full fat), cumin, salt and black pepper to taste; mix until smooth. Spread on bagel halves before adding other toppings like avocado, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese if desired. Can heat in microwave or in oven before serving.

13. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Beef or Pork tenderloins

Combine 2 tablespoons of oil (vegetable preferred), 1/2 cup of juice with 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper; mix well. Add in diced beef or pork tenderloin before grilling until desired doneness is reached.

14. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Chicken or Turkey Meatballs

Combine 1/4 cup of juice or brine with 2 tablespoons of good olive oil along with BBQ sauce (your favorite brand), cumin, salt, black pepper, cilantro leaves (chopped), onion (finely chopped), and garlic (mashed). Mix until smooth; set aside. Combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, onion (finely chopped), salt and black pepper to taste. Make 3-inch meatballs by hand or using a medium sized cookie scoop. Place on a baking sheet covered in foil; bake for 15 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit or until cooked through. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with garlic (mashed). Sauté for 30 seconds before adding the sauce from step 11 above to the pan; stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add meatballs to sauce and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or until sauce has thickened slightly and meatballs are heated through before serving over pasta with cheese as desired if desired.

15. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

Combine 1/4 cup of juice with unsalted butter (room temperature), flour (all-purpose, preferred brand), hot sauce (optional), salt, pepper, half & half cream or milk if desired; stir until combined. Add in roasted red peppers and mix well. Heat on medium heat until thickened before adding to cooked macaroni noodles along with favorite shredded cheese like cheddar or parmesan if desired. Can add breadcrumbs on top before baking for extra crunch!

16. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Fish or Shellfish

Drizzle 1/4 cup of juice or brine along with 2 tablespoons of good olive oil over fish or shellfish that has been sauteed in garlic and olive oil; serve on top pasta with chopped tomatoes and basil. Add cheese as desired.

17. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Fish

Combine 1/4 cup of juice with white wine (chardonnay), parsley leaves (minced), garlic cloves (minced), thyme leaves, red pepper flakes if desired, salt & pepper to taste; mix well before adding in lemon slices if desired. Place fish on top and cook for about 15 minutes or when fish flakes easily with fork before removing from heat and serving with sauce over the top along with vegetables or potatoes if desired.

18. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for French Onion Soup

Combine 1/4 cup of juice with beef broth (favorite brand), pearl onions (cooked & peeled), thyme leaves, oregano leaves, salt, pepper, half & half cream or milk if desired; cook until heated through before serving with croutons if desired.

19. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches or French Toast

Drizzle 1/4 cup of juice or brine with your favorite sauce from roasted red peppers in a pan over medium heat. Add in diced, cooked chicken or turkey and shredded cheese if desired. Stir until cheese is melted before serving over bread for grilled cheese sandwiches or French toast.

20. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Combine 1/4 cup of juice with bell pepper (any color preferred), salt & pepper to taste, heavy cream or milk, ricotta cheese before cooking sandwiches on a pan over medium heat until golden brown and crispy before flipping onto other side to cook. Remove from heat and serve sauce over top with favorite vegetables like spinach or kale leaves.

21. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Macaroni and Cheese

Combine 1/2 cup of juice with unsalted butter (room temperature), flour (all-purpose, preferred brand), hot sauce (optional), salt, pepper, half & half cream or milk if desired; stir until combined.

22. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Meatloaf or Burgers

Combine 1/4 cup of juice or brine with ketchup (favorite brand), BBQ sauce (favorite brand), Dijon mustard, garlic (minced), salt, and pepper to taste; mix until smooth. Serve alongside your favorite meatloaf recipe or add to your favorite burger recipe before cooking.

23. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Shrimp or Calamari

Drizzle 1/4 cup of juice or brine over shrimp or calamari that has been sauteed in garlic and olive oil, then served on top of pasta with chopped tomatoes and basil. Add cheese as desired.

24. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Steak or Chicken

Drizzle 1/4 cup of juice or brine with 2 tablespoons of good olive oil over your favorite cut of meat before grilling. Season as desired and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

25. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for Tuna or Chicken Salad

Combine 1/4 cup of juice or brine with mayonnaise (favorite brand), salt, black pepper, garlic (minced), fresh parsley (finely chopped), and lemon juice from one small wedge; mix until smooth. Serve on top of tuna salad or chicken salad using your favorite recipe before serving.

26. Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Combine 1/3 cup of juice or brine with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a blender. Puree until smooth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta, grilled chicken, or fish.

27. Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Combine 1 cup of juice with 1 tablespoon each of chili powder, smoked paprika (favorite brand), garlic (minced), cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste; mix until smooth. Use as sauce for tacos or enchiladas before serving.

Using jarred juices from roasted red peppers, olives, and any number of canned veggies and fruits can enhance and fortify many kitchen favorites! Browse my other recipes for more of my delicious favorites!