For a smoother pesto, you can blanch the red bell pepper before adding it to the blender. This will also mellow its flavor slightly. Toast pine nuts or walnuts and add them to the blender for a nutty flavor and enhanced texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Drizzle with a bit of extra olive oil to help preserve its color and freshness.
Three Pepper Pesto
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME15 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS33
Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant pesto, where the sweetness of red bell pepper dances with the subtle heat of chili flakes and the earthy aroma of black pepper. Parmesan cheese adds a creamy richness, while basil provides a fresh, herbal counterpoint. Perfect for slathering on crusty bread or tossing with your favorite pasta.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate1 g
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Cholesterol5 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium85 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
Combine Parmesan cheese and olive oil in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. (2 minutes)
02
Step
1 mins
Add red bell pepper, basil leaves, and red pepper flakes to the mixture. (1 minute)
03
Step
3 mins
Blend again until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined. (2-3 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
Season generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste. (1 minute)
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Nicklaus Wyman
Jun 23, 2025This recipe is a keeper! So much better than store-bought pesto.
Bernadette Herzog
May 13, 2025The color is so vibrant and beautiful!
Deontae Bashirian
Apr 13, 2025I loved the sweet pepper flavor! It was a nice change from traditional pesto.
Terrence Glover
Apr 5, 2025This pesto paired perfectly with pasta and grilled shrimp.
Triston Greenfelder
Mar 29, 2025I found it a bit too sweet, next time I'll use less red pepper.
Beryl Durgan
Mar 13, 2025Fantastic recipe. I will be making this again.
Lexie Barrows
Mar 5, 2025The red pepper flakes gave it just the right amount of heat.
Pedro Stark
Feb 23, 2025Easy to make and very flavorful!
Alene Kovacek
Feb 18, 2025I used it on crostini and it was a huge hit at my party.
Jade Hermiston
Jan 12, 2025I added a little garlic and it was perfect.