Roasted Grilled Bell Peppers With Macadamia Pesto Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time40 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Red bell peppers2 To taste
 Green bell peppers2 To taste
 Yellow bell peppers2 To taste
 Olive oil190 Milliliter
 Basil250 Milliliter, chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 250 ml chopped, roasted, and salted macadamia nuts
 Parmesan cheese60 Milliliter, grated

Directions

Place the peppers on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven until the skins blister.
Place in a paper bag and allow to steam for 20 minutes.
Remove from bag and peel away the skin.
Cut into quarters, remove seeds.
In a food processor or blender, blend 1/4 cup (60 ml) of oil, basil, garlic, nuts and cheese.
With the machine running, slowly pour in the remaining oil.
Grill the quartered peppers over medium heat for 6 minutes.
Place on serving plates and top with sauce.
Serve.
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