Low Carb Red Pesto Sauce
Elevate your meals with this vibrant, flavorful Low Carb Red Pesto Sauce, a perfect alternative to traditional pesto that's brimming with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. This recipe combines smoky roasted red peppers, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and whole almonds to create a rich, nutty base infused with garlic, parmesan cheese, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Finished with silky extra virgin olive oil, this creamy, emulsified sauce is both indulgent and low-carb, making it ideal for keto and health-conscious diets. Ready in just 10 minutes and versatile enough to pair with grilled vegetables, chicken, or as a dip, this red pesto sauce is as easy to make as it is delicious. Store it in the fridge for up to a week and brighten your dishes with its irresistible taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil, sliced)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup whole almonds
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 5 minutes to soften, then drain and set aside.
In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, soaked sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and whole almonds.
Peel and halve the garlic cloves, then add them to the food processor. Add the parmesan cheese as well.
Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil. Continue processing until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the processor, then pulse a few more times to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the red pesto sauce to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Serve the sauce chilled or at room temperature with grilled vegetables, chicken, or use as a condiment.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2230 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.2 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1520 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 751 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2255 mg | 48% | |
*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.
