Red Pepper Pesto (pesto di peperoni)
By saleo
Perfect for pasta, grilled and roasted meats, a crudite dip or spread on a panni.
Ingredients
- 2 red bell peppers
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh marjoram leaves
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Details
Servings 2
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Preparation
Step 1
Char peppers over a gas burner set on high, turning frequently, until skin is blackened and blistered on all sides. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand 15 minutes.
Rub skin off peppers, rinsing hands under cold water as you go (do not rinse peppers); remove and discard core and seeds, then cut peppers in halves or thirds to make blending easier.
In a blender, purée peppers, almonds, oil, marjoram, pine nuts, shallot, salt and generous pinch pepper until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
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