Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (Pesto Rosso)
Pesto rosso is a vibrant, irresistible sauce that will transform any meal and wow your family with crazy flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes offer a tangy, umami flavor, and are complemented perfectly by the roasted almonds, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and a little nutritional yeast. This bold red pesto is a fun twist on traditional basil pesto and seriously couldn't be much easier to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes (ready to eat)
- ⅓ cup roasted almonds
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs of choice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 4-5 grinds fresh black pepper
Instructions
- To a high speed blender or food processor add ingredients in this order, sun Dried tomatoes, almonds, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning , garlic, salt, black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Use in pastas, as a sandwich spread, or as a dip.
- Seal tightly and store refrigerated for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
One batch makes approximately 1.5 cups of pesto rosso (or 12 servings of 2 tbsp each)
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 205mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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