This AMAZING Red Pesto Recipe – With Just 3 Ingredients is incredibly easy to make. How easy is this…….. just open a jar, peel a clove of garlic and toast some pine nuts and you’re pretty much done. Literally takes 5 minutes which is why I’m obsessed with it at the moment!
This pesto is gluten free, dairy free and vegan.
3 INGREDIENT SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO
Once you’ve made this Sun Dried Tomato Pesto you will never look back. I like to use this pesto in other recipes but I also use it daily. For example mixing it to my scrambled eggs, or putting it on some crackers with cheese and avocado or adding it to the kids toasties. Delish!
Another fantastic thing about this recipe is that its vegan, gluten free and suitable for everyone.
LUNCHBOX LEFTOVERS
Check out my Pesto Bagel Lunchbox post, using this recipe.
Below are some of my other recipes I recommend you can use with this Red Pesto Recipe, easily just swap with the green pesto!
- Mushroom Gnocchi + Pesto
- One Pot Lamb Cutlets + Potatoes + Pesto
- Chicken + Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto
RED PESTO RECIPE INGREDIENTS
- SUN-DRIED TOMATOES – I used the whole 280g jar of sun-dried tomato strips as well as the oil, you can use any brand, just use 280g.
- TOASTED PINE NUTS – pine nuts are quite a strong flavour, which I love but my kids not so much. If you are after a milder flavour I would suggest using toasted cashews instead.
- GARLIC – adds flavour, you can leave out if you like.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR RED PESTO RECIPE
What is red pesto made of?
Traditionally red pesto uses tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes, parmesan, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and basil, but my red pesto recipe is just 3 ingredients which makes it all the more easier to make. Sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts and garlic!
What can I do with red pesto?
There are many ways you can use red pesto, such as red pesto pasta, toppings for pizza, use as a dip, salad dressing, breakfast topping, freshen up roasts and much more.
What is the difference between red pesto and green pesto?
Green pesto is traditionally made with a lot of fresh basil, making it green in colour. Red pesto’s main ingredients are tomatoes or sun dried tomatoes which make it red.
HOW TO MAKE THIS RED PESTO RECIPE – WITH JUST 3 INGREDIENTS
STEP ONE
Toast the pine nuts on a dry pan for a 1-2 minutes. Be sure to watch these as they can burn quite quickly.
STEP TWO
Add all ingredients into a blender and blitz until smooth. Add a couple table spoons of water to find your preferred consistency, add more water for a smoother pesto.
RED PESTO RECIPE – WITH JUST 3 INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 280g jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 80g pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
Toast pine nuts on a dry pan for a few minutes – be sure to keep an eye on them as they can burn quite quickly.
Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz until combined.
Add a couple tablespoons of water if needed to create your preferred consistency.
Notes
- Toasted pine nuts can be replaced with toasted cashew nut for a milder flavour.
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