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Paprika Pesto

Paprika Pesto

Padmini
A delicious pesto made with red paprika, sundried tomatoes and a few more select ingredients. Perfect as a spread on toast or with pasta.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Course Pesto
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 1 Bowl

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Spatula
  • Knives and Cutting Board
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Red Paprikas
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Handful Walnuts
  • 2 Dried Red Chillies
  • 6-8 Sundried Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (Optional)
  • Extra Olive Oil to drizzle on top (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add walnuts, garlic, dried red chillies and sundried tomatoes. Fry them on low heat for a few seconds.
  • Add chopped paprika.
  • Add salt. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until the paprika is fcooked
  • Turn off the heat. Let the mixture cool.
  • Use a food processor to grind it coarsely. Add parmesan (optional).
  • Transfer it to a serving bowl. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top and serve.
Keyword Paprika Pesto, Pesto