Quick & Easy Red Pesto

reader reviews

"We just made this for dinner and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing. I’m super stoked it’s vegan too!!" ~ Peter

key ingredients:

sun-dried tomatoes garlic slivered almonds garlic olive oil salt

about this recipe

vegan & vegetarian make ahead minimal ingredients

Six basic pantry ingredients transform into an easy sauce that elevates any dish with this red pesto recipe. This back-pocket recipe is packed with flavor, incredibly versatile, super easy to make, and deliciously addictive!

STEP 1:

Add the sun dried tomatoes, almonds, garlic, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.

STEP 2:

Continue pulsing while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until the oil is incorporated.

STEP 3:

Add the parmesan cheese and pulse until just combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste.

STEP 4:

Serve it as a dip, sauce for a protein, as a dip for bread, or as a pasta sauce.

This recipe is naturally gluten free. For a dairy free version, use dairy free parmesan cheese.

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