Let's Make Roasted Red Pepper Sauce!

Roasted red pepper pesto is not your traditional pesto – it makes roasted red peppers the star of the show! Recipe

This vegan pesto comes together quickly with roasted red peppers, cashews, lemon, garlic, nutritional years, and of course, basil!

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If you love green pesto, this red pepper version is one you’ll want to add to the rotation! It’s fantastic as a pasta sauce with loads of fresh flavors.

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raw cashews, roasted red bell peppers, lemon, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, sea salt, pepper, fresh basil

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At least 1 hour in advance, soak the cashews to soften them. Drain the cashews before use.

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Drain the jar of bell pepper and add it to the food processor Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

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Scrape down the sides if needed. If you want a slightly thinner sauce, you can drizzle a little olive oil in while blending.

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This recipe makes a big batch of sauce, making it perfect for meal prep and having homemade pesto on hand to add extra flavor to quick weeknight dinners.

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Get the full Roasted Red Pepper Pesto recipe, along with all the substitutions and tips on www.fitmamarealfood.com Connect on Instagram @fitmamarealfood

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