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Three Pepper Pesto

"This recipe uses red bell peppers, black pepper, dried chile pepper and lots of Parmesan cheese, but less basil than most pesto recipes. The predominant flavor is sweet red pepper. It's excellent toasted with bread under the broiler or tossed with pasta. The pesto keeps up to 3 days in the refrigerator."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup tightly packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the Parmesan cheese and olive oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Add the red bell pepper, basil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper; blend again until smooth.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 70 | Total Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2008 by Glenda B. 
This a great spin on traditional pesto's. I did not have the fresh basil and so used dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by ALM555 
I added more red pepper and had to add more olive oil to get the right consistency. Good on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by mermaid 
Great recipe! Made it up and served it with a variety of crackers. After tasting, following... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Elisabeth Thomas 
I first made the recipe as written and it wasn't entirely to my liking. After adding more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by Britt 
LOVE this recipe! I've used it in a couple of different ways and think each is better than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by mgfood 
I followed the recipe as given, but forgot to put in the black pepper. It still came out... MORE

 
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