How to Make Three Pepper Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of pesto and love a little bit of heat, then you're going to absolutely adore this recipe for Three Pepper Pesto. This pesto takes traditional basil pesto and kicks it up a notch with the addition of three different types of peppers - jalapeno, poblano, and red bell pepper. The result is a vibrant and flavorful pesto that will add a delicious kick to any dish.

What's great about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can use it as a pasta sauce, spread it o...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup tightly packed basil leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    69 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 85mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 26mg