Easy Pesto Rosso
Easy Pesto Rosso combines 9 ingredients for a bold, full-flavored vegan sun-dried tomato pesto without added oil.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 183kcal
- 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon miso paste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper more if desired
- 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves 1-2 teaspoons dry rosemary
Soak the sundried tomatoes. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small dish and cover them without about twice the amount of boiling water. Allow them to rehydrate for about 15 minutes.
Toast the pine nuts. Add the pine nuts to a small skillet or frying pan. Toast the nuts over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Be sure to remove them from the pan quickly after toasting to prevent burning.
Blend the pesto. Add the tomatoes, pine nuts, tomato paste, miso paste, basil, lemon juice, garlic, crushed red pepper, and rosemary to a food processor or blender. Start blending at a low speed and gradually increase as the ingredients break down. If the pesto is too thick, add more lemon juice or a few teaspoons of water.
Taste and finish. Taste the pesto and adjust the spices as needed. Store any unused pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- In place of pine nuts, use walnuts or almonds. You can also try hazelnuts.
- Store fresh pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days.
- You can freeze unused pesto in an airtight container, freezer bag, or ice cube tray. Add these flavor bombs to your favorite soups, sauces, and stews.
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 1414mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg