Dairy-Free Red Pesto
Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Dairy-Free Red Pesto is a vibrant, vegan twist on a classic favorite. Made with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil, it delivers a rich and smoky depth of flavor, elevated by nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami kick—without a drop of dairy. Creamy pine nuts and a splash of lemon juice create a perfectly balanced spread, while extra virgin olive oil ensures a silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip for veggies and crackers. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this red pesto is your new go-to for effortless meals loaded with flavor.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for about 5 minutes to soften.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Blend the mixture until it becomes a thick paste, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
Step 4
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to the processor.
Step 5
Blend everything together until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Step 6
If the pesto is too thick, you can add a little more olive oil or a tablespoon of water to achieve the desired consistency.
Step 7
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
| Serving size | (400.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1350.2 |
| Total Fat 112.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1305.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 77.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.8g | |
| Protein 32.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 196.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4345.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories