DEB'S RED PEPPER PESTO

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This is a great summer recipe when basil and fresh corn is abundant! It is quick and easy and perfect to bring to a summer gathering.

Provided by DebL

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bunches fresh basil, stems removed
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
2 ounces pine nuts
3 roasted red bell peppers, seeded and peeled, or more to taste
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as desired
2 tablespoons cooked corn kernels, or as desired

Steps:

  • Place basil in a food processor.
  • Coat the bottom of a skillet with about 1 teaspoon olive oil and heat over medium; cook and stir garlic until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked garlic to basil.
  • Heat a separate skillet over medium-high heat; add pine nuts and cook until toasted and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add toasted pine nuts and roasted red bell pepper to basil mixture.
  • Process basil mixture until evenly combined and chunky.
  • Mix lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper into red bell pepper mixture; process, adding the 3 tablespoons olive oil a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Add corn and process just until mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 254.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Wali Memon
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This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of roasted red peppers and pine nuts. It's the perfect balance of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ghulam Hassan
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This pesto is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've been using it on everything from pasta to chicken to fish. It's the perfect way to add some extra flavor to any dish.


Tonya clevenger
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This pesto is so good! I love the smoky flavor of the roasted red peppers. I've been using it on sandwiches and it's the perfect addition. It's also great as a dip for vegetables.


Ariyan Sablu
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I made this pesto last night and it was delicious! I used it on pasta and it was the perfect sauce. It's so flavorful and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md shahin 45
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This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with healthy ingredients. I've been using it as a salad dressing and it's the perfect way to add some extra flavor to my greens.


Jekya Boxley
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This pesto is amazing! I've been using it on everything. It's so flavorful and versatile. I love the combination of roasted red peppers and pine nuts. It's the perfect addition to any dish.


Destiny Umere
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe was really good. The roasted red peppers give it a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely make it again.


Kerry lobach
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This pesto is delicious! I used it on grilled salmon and it was amazing. The flavors are so well-balanced and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Drapaga Victor
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I made this pesto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It's the perfect balance of flavors. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Sohban Yar Khan
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This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it's made with healthy ingredients. I've been using it as a sandwich spread and it's the perfect addition to my packed lunches.


Alana Stacy
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted red peppers give it a delicious smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Devi Gurung
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This pesto is amazing! I love the combination of roasted red peppers and pine nuts. It's so flavorful and versatile. I used it on pasta, grilled chicken, and even as a dip for vegetables.