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Roasted Red Pepper Pesto

Craving a bold and flavorful spin on traditional pesto? This roasted red pepper pesto delivers! Made with smoky-sweet roasted red peppers, Parmesan, fresh basil, garlic, and nuts, it blends into a rich, creamy sauce that’s perfect for pasta, sandwiches, spreads, or dipping!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
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Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Red Pepper Pesto
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Lynn Polito

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Jar of red peppers Drained
  • ½ cup Almonds roasted or raw
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth.

Notes

  • If you don't have a blender, you can use an immersion blender or a high speed blender.
  • For added flavor, add some fresh herbs like parsley or basil.  You can also roast the almonds for a more nut forward flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 620mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg