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Roasted Pepper and Walnut Pesto

A rustic accompaniment that showcases the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and basil, ideal for tossing with hot pasta or serving with crusty bread..

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Vegan , Vegetarian

Allergens: Nuts , Soy

Yield:

14 servings (840 g)

Total Time:

15 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

14 servings (840 g)

Total Time:

15 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

14 servings (840 g)

Total Time:

15 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) roasted red pepper, seeded
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¾ cup (75 g) walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup (55 g) sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup (50 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Select Variable 6.  Pulse about 18 times, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades until desired consistency is reached.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) roasted red pepper, seeded
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¾ cup (75 g) walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup (55 g) sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup (50 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Select Variable 6.  Pulse about 18 times, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades until desired consistency is reached.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) roasted red pepper, seeded
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¾ cup (75 g) walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup (55 g) sun dried tomatoes, drained
  • ½ cup (50 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Select Variable 6.  Pulse about 18 times, using the tamper to press the ingredients toward the blades until desired consistency is reached.