Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Sauce
A flavorful, slightly smoky sauce made with roasted red peppers and fresh basil—great for dipping, pasta alternatives, or as a dressing.
Ingredients
- 2 large roasted red peppers peeled and deseeded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese optional for extra flavor
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Blend roasted red peppers, basil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
- Slowly drizzle in the sautéed garlic and olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Transfer to a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm as a sauce for grilled meats, seafood, or as a dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tbspCalories: 23kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 521IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.1mg
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