Dairy-Free Red Pesto Sauce
Elevate your pasta dishes, sandwiches, or dip platters with this vibrant and creamy dairy-free red pesto sauce! Packed with the bold flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil, this sauce is a plant-based twist on traditional pesto. Nutritional yeast lends a cheesy, umami essence while pine nuts add a rich nuttiness, perfectly complemented by tangy lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for anyone seeking allergen-friendly, vegan condiments that don’t compromise on flavor. Store it fresh in the fridge and pair it with zoodles, roasted veggies, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal or snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
Meanwhile, lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to a food processor along with the roasted red peppers, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast.
Blend the mixture until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and blend again to incorporate.
Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Topping the pesto with a thin layer of olive oil before sealing will help preserve its freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.0 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1257 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.0 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 3060 mg | 65% | |
*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.
