Vegan Red Pesto
Elevate your plant-based meals with this rich and flavorful Vegan Red Pesto, a vibrant twist on a classic Italian favorite. Made with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts, this creamy pesto is bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors. Nutritional yeast adds a hint of cheesy umami, while garlic and a splash of lemon juice provide the perfect balance of zest and depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or using as a dip for veggies. With its vibrant color and wholesome ingredients, this vegan red pesto is a delicious, dairy-free way to transform your dishes.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1 cup Roasted red bell peppers
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes from the oil and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the drained sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, olive oil, and fresh basil leaves.
Step 3
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly.
Step 4
Add the toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Step 5
Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are finely chopped. Then blend on low to medium speed, scraping down the sides as needed until a smooth and thick paste forms.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if desired.
Step 7
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Best used within a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (550.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1536.7 |
| Total Fat 127.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1924.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 82.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.8g | |
| Protein 32.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 291.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4301.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories