Red Pepper Pesto
This easy Red Pepper Pesto is rich, smoky, and sweet, making it fantastic on everything! Use it as a pasta sauce, a topping for pizza, salad dressing, and so much more.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 oz jarred roasted red peppers *
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup basil chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts over medium-low heat in a medium skillet until lightly browned and there is a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- Then add the roasted red peppers, pine nuts, garlic, basil, salt, pepper, olive oil, and cheese to a food processor. Blend on high for a minute and then scrape the sides down and blend again for 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Add to your favorite bread, pasta, or pizza. Enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
*Fresh peppers have a sweeter flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 899mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
