Roasted Pepper Pesto

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
92%
Roasted Pepper Pesto
45 min.
3
204kcal

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Hello fellow food lovers! Craving a vibrant, intensely flavorful addition to your meals? Look no further than this incredible Roasted Pepper Pesto! With a health score of 92, this recipe provides a seriously delicious and good-for-you way to elevate everything from pasta dishes to sandwiches, appetizers, and more. It requires less than 45 minutes and is gluten-free!

Imagine the sweet, smoky essence of perfectly roasted red bell peppers mingling with the bright, peppery notes of fresh basil, the nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts, and the salty, savory tang of Parmesan cheese. All brought together with heart-healthy olive oil and a touch of salt and pepper. Is your mouth watering already?

This versatile recipe is not just a condiment; it is a dip for crunchy vegetables, or even a spread for toasted bread. It's so simple to make, requiring only a handful of ingredients and a food processor. This is the perfect way to use an overload of fresh peppers that you might have in your garden. You'll be amazed at how easily this recipe comes together! If you enjoy it, you can even store it in the fridge up to a week!

Ingredients

  • cup basil leaves fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • ounce parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • pounds bell peppers red peeled ( 4 large)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein13.56%
Fat51.07%
Carbs35.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.67
Glycemic Load
3.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.853478066299%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1.85mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.84kcal
10.19%
Fat:12.63g
19.43%
Saturated Fat:2.7g
16.9%
Carbohydrates:19.68g
6.56%
Net Carbohydrates:12.93g
4.7%
Sugar:13.04g
14.49%
Cholesterol:6.43mg
2.14%
Sodium:357.84mg
15.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.55g
15.09%
Vitamin C:388.56mg
470.98%
Vitamin A:9966.18IU
199.32%
Vitamin K:54.72µg
52.11%
Manganese:1.03mg
51.52%
Vitamin B6:0.91mg
45.37%
Vitamin E:6.16mg
41.05%
Folate:147.48µg
36.87%
Fiber:6.75g
26.98%
Potassium:711.34mg
20.32%
Phosphorus:187.15mg
18.71%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.22%
Vitamin B3:3.35mg
16.76%
Magnesium:62.45mg
15.61%
Calcium:148.82mg
14.88%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.94%
Iron:2.04mg
11.31%
Vitamin B5:1.04mg
10.4%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.08%
Copper:0.17mg
8.72%
Selenium:2.5µg
3.58%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.89%
Source:My Recipes