Keto Red Pepper Pesto

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  • prep time

    prep time

    8 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    0 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    8 min

Keto Red Pepper Pesto

This red pepper pesto uses classic pesto ingredients combined with roasted jarred bell peppers to create an aromatic dressing.

Perfect for salads, wraps and drizzled over grilled meats, this pesto is also used in our Keto red pepper pesto baked chicken thighs.

  • Net Carbs

    1.2 g

  • Fiber

    0.4 g

  • Total Carbs

    1.6 g

  • Protein

    1.1 g

  • Fats

    15.4 g

147 cals

Keto Red Pepper Pesto

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Ingredients

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    1 tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    Lemon Peel Or Zest Raw

    1 tsp

  • Basil

    Basil

    ½ cup, whole pieces

  • Roasted Red Peppers In Brine by Kroger

    Roasted Red Peppers In Brine by Kroger

    ⅓ cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    ¼ cup

Recipe Steps

steps 3

8 min

  • Step 1

    Roughly chop the peppers and add to a food processor along with the basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest and salt. Pulse together to combine. Taste and season further if required.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Add the olive oil to the food processor.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Blend again until you have a pesto consistency. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to use.
    Step 3

Comments 1

  • SPO

    SPO 5 years ago

    This is wonderful. How long can it stay in fridge or can we freeze it. Thanks.