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

Antonio Argueta
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This pesto is really good! I made it last night and used it on pasta. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Patricia Morris
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This pesto is amazing! I love the roasted red pepper flavor. I used it on chicken and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Chulani Shiranthi
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This pesto is delicious! I made it last night and used it on pasta. It was so flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


oluwafunke obamoyegun
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I've used it on everything from pasta to sandwiches to pizza. It's always a hit.


Kafiraza Kafiraza
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This pesto was a hit! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. I used it on crackers and vegetables and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabrina Braughton
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This pesto is amazing! I love the roasted red pepper flavor. I used it on chicken and it was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dianne Sutherland
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This pesto is really good! I made it last night and used it on pasta. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jason Lawson
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always delicious. I also love that it's made with roasted red peppers, which gives it a unique and flavorful taste.


KURDAPYA
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was easy to make and very flavorful. I used it on grilled chicken and it was delicious. I also tried it on pasta and it was equally good. I will definitely be making this again.


Huh Oh
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This pesto is amazing! The roasted red peppers give it such a unique and delicious flavor. I used it on grilled salmon and it was perfect. I also tried it on bruschetta and it was equally good. I will definitely be making this again.


Edison Jumping Eagle
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the pesto is so flavorful. I used it on pasta and it was delicious. I also tried it on chicken and it was equally good. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Imran Afghan
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This red pepper pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment. I used it as a spread on sandwiches and crackers, and it was also great as a dip for vegetables. The roasted red peppers give it a sweet and smoky flavor, and the basil and pine nuts add a