Nut-Free Red Pesto Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this vibrant and delicious Nut-Free Red Pesto Sauce, a perfect twist on the classic pesto recipe! Made with roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, this creamy, nut-free alternative bursts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Parmesan cheese, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice bring depth and brightness, while olive oil ties everything together into a silky, smooth sauce. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile red pesto is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a zesty dip. Enjoy all the bold, savory goodness without the nuts—ideal for allergy-conscious cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Roasted red peppers
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves in a food processor.
Add the Parmesan cheese and garlic cloves to the processor.
Pour in the lemon juice and add the salt and black pepper.
Pulse the mixture several times to break down the large pieces.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as desired.
Transfer the red pesto sauce to a storage container and refrigerate for up to a week.
Serve the nut-free red pesto sauce over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or as a flavorful dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.2 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2531 mg | 54% | |
*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.
