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Special Diet Information

Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

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Orson Welles, Actor

The refrigerator light goes on...

This is a fantastic pesto, and like the others on this website (basil, dill, arugula, etc.), it is so versatile. You can use it on pizzas or as a sauce for pasta. It goes great on sandwiches and I even flavor mashed potatoes with it. You can use roasted bell peppers from a jar if you don't have time to roast the peppers yourself. Make sure to purchase roasted peppers that are not packed in oil.

Bottled Peppers

One time I was doing a demonstration of this recipe and the host asked if he could use bottled red peppers. I answered that there was usually a lot of oil in bottled roasted red peppers but I was wrong. Some are packed in oil but most are packed in water with a little vinegar. Either way, they rarely have much, if any, salt. I have tested recipes with fresh and bottled peppers and there is a slight difference in the flavor of the recipe with the fresh peppers but the bottled are still really good. I have also used bottled roasted yellow peppers with similar results.

Red Pepper Pesto

Servings = 6 | Serving size =2 tablespoons

Cooking Time = 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4.

This recipe keeps about 3 - 4 days tightly sealed.

2	red bell peppers
2 Tbsp	pine nuts
2 cloves	garlic (minced)
1/2 cup	fresh basil leaves
1 ounce	Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)
2 Tbsp	water
1 Tbsp	fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp	white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp	extra virgin olive oil

Preheat the oven to broil.

Place the peppers in the oven and roast, turning frequently, until blackened on all sides. Remove and place in a brown paper bag. Allow them to cool.

After the peppers are cooled, peel and seed them.

Place the peppers in a blender or mini chopper with the other ingredients and purée until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.