Dairy-Free Red Pesto
Transform your favorite dishes with this vibrant and creamy Dairy-Free Red Pesto, a plant-based twist on the classic Italian sauce. Packed with the bold flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic, this recipe is layered with savory depth. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami richness without the need for any dairy, making it perfect for vegans or those with lactose intolerance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy pesto is incredibly versatile—use it as a pasta sauce, spread it on crusty breads, or drizzle it over roasted veggies. With wholesome ingredients and a perfectly smooth texture, this dairy-free delight is guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 g Sun-dried tomatoes
- 100 g Roasted red peppers
- 80 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 50 g Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 25 g Basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for about 5 minutes to soften.
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to a food processor along with the roasted red peppers, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic cloves.
Blend the mixture until it becomes a thick paste, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to the processor.
Blend everything together until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.
If the pesto is too thick, you can add a little more olive oil or a tablespoon of water to achieve the desired consistency.
Transfer the dairy-free red pesto to a jar or airtight container. It can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1305 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 4345 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
