Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Elevate your Whole30 meals with this vibrant and flavorful Roasted Red Pepper Pesto! Packed with smoky roasted red bell peppers, fragrant fresh basil, and the nutty richness of toasted walnuts, this dairy-free, vegan pesto is a standout condiment for clean eating. Nutritional yeast and tangy lemon juice lend a cheesy depth while remaining fully Whole30-compliant. Crafted in just 30 minutes, this recipe pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, roasted veggies, or as a zesty dip for your favorite sides. Perfect for meal prepping, this creamy, versatile pesto can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it a delicious and practical addition to your clean-eating repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the red bell peppers directly on the oven rack or a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until the skins are blackened and blistered, turning them occasionally for even roasting.
Remove the peppers from the oven and place them in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plate and let them sit for 10 minutes to steam. This will make peeling the peppers easier.
Peel the skins off the peppers. Remove the stems and seeds as well. Set the flesh aside.
In a food processor, combine roasted red peppers, toasted walnuts, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. Pulse until combined and creamy.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Process until smooth.
Season the pesto with sea salt and black pepper to taste and blend again.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container. Serve it immediately with your choice of vegetables, proteins, or store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*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.
