SWEET PEPPER PESTO

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I like the versatility of this flavorful puree. Spread it on slim, toasted baguette slices and top it with a slice of red onion and/or feta cheese as an appetizer; mound it up into a dish for dipping vegetable sticks into; spoon it over pasta and grate Parmesan over it. We serve it as a relish to the Shabbat roast chicken. I also like to spread a thin layer of it over sandwich bread before adding the filling.

Provided by Malva

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 red bell peppers
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil, but more if needed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil leaf (optional)

Steps:

  • Grill or bake the peppers till the thin skins are black; this usually takes about 20 minutes.
  • Take them out and put them into a plastic bag; they will soften and become moist, and the skin will peel off. Rinse the peppers to get rid of any flakes of burnt skin.
  • Process the peppers, the pine nuts, and the olive oil in a blender till you obtain a creamy paste; thin it to a looser paste if you want, with more olive oil. If adding fresh basil, make sure the leaves are washed and patted dry before adding to the blender jar.
  • Add salt and ground pepper to taste.
  • Keep in a well-covered jar in the fridge, and use it up within two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.8, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 292.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 1.3

AG GAMER
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This is the best pesto I've ever had. I highly recommend it!


Lillian Naeles
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This pesto is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


mahwish khan
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I love the vibrant color of this pesto. It's so appetizing.


Jesse Ayala
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This pesto is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Md RakEB
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I made this pesto for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Nehemiah Gill
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This pesto is so versatile! I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.


Chemo Sam
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I've never had sweet pepper pesto before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a nice change from the traditional basil pesto.


Pyroman 669
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This was a great way to use up my leftover roasted peppers. Very tasty!


Maxine Bugarin
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I found this pesto to be a bit bland. It needed more garlic and salt.


Dazdooz Khan
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but still good.


Habib Abdullah
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!


Tanzel Jutt
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Loved this pesto! So fresh and flavorful. I used it on grilled salmon and it was amazing.


Cathy Kattil
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Easy to make and delicious. I used it as a spread on crackers and it was a perfect appetizer.


Nickie Mulungi
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This sweet pepper pesto was a delightful surprise! The combination of roasted peppers, basil, and pine nuts was perfectly balanced and flavorful. I tossed it with some whole wheat pasta and grilled chicken, and it was a hit with the whole family. Wil