Red Bell Pepper Pesto   

Name: Red Bell Pepper Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 375 ml (1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: The flesh of 2 roasted red bell peppers; 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pine nuts; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) harissa sauce; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 15 min
Cooking 20 min
Makes 375 ml (1 1/2 cups)
Freezes Yes

Vegetarian
Nut-free
Gluten-free
Egg-free

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Ingredients

- The flesh of 2 roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped  
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pine nuts
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) harissa sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper

Preparation

- In a food processor, purée all the ingredients until creamy but still slightly grainy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.

Note from Ricardo

Use this pesto as a sauce for grilled meats or to garnish soups, pastas and sandwiches.

How-to roast bell peppers, visit www.ricardocuisine.com/video/bbq/en

Red Bell Pepper Pesto

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