Soy-Free Red Pesto Sauce

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and flavorful Soy-Free Red Pesto Sauce, a perfect twist on the classic pesto that skips the soy but doesn’t skimp on taste. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, toasted pine nuts, and fresh basil, this creamy and nutty sauce is elevated with a touch of Parmesan cheese, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights and versatile enough to pair with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled over roasted vegetables. Whether you're looking for a soy-free alternative or simply want to try a bold, rich condiment, this red pesto is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 large Roasted red peppers
• 0.5 cup Pine nuts
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by draining the sun-dried tomatoes from their oil, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the oil for extra flavor.

Step 2

Rough chop the roasted red peppers and set them aside.

Step 3

In a small skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and aromatic. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, reserved oil, roasted red peppers, garlic, and toasted pine nuts. Blend until the mixture is coarsely chopped.

Step 5

Add the fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese to the food processor. Pulse a few times to incorporate.

Step 6

With the food processor running, slowly add the extra virgin olive oil until the sauce comes together into a smooth consistency.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse again to blend thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Transfer the red pesto sauce into a jar or container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(796.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2208.4

Total Fat 203.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.0g
Cholesterol 44.5mg	0%
Sodium 1759.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.7g
Protein 42.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 807.2mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 4646.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.7%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 14.0%