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    Red Bell Pepper Almond Pesto with Spaghetti

    Published: Jul 12, 2015 · Modified: Jul 13, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    This red bell pepper almond pesto with spaghetti makes such an easy and healthy weeknight dinner! It’s not only insanely delicious but also packed with nutrients!

    Vegan Red Bell Pepper Almond Pesto

    I really love pesto; it’s easy, delicious, and there are so many different variations. We usually stick with green pesto with basil, spinach, or kale (especially in the winter). A couple of days ago, we, however, tried a new recipe: Red bell pepper almond pesto with spelt spaghetti, mushrooms, zucchini, and green onions.

    I couldn’t get enough of the red bell pepper almond pesto, although I used to hate red bell peppers more than anything. On field trips, I even pretended to be highly allergic so people didn’t try to make me eat red bell pepper. Can you believe it?! Today, I really like bell pepper with pasta, or just as sticks with hummus or other dips. By the way, the red bell pepper almond pesto is also great as a dip or on bread.

    Red Bell Pepper Pesto with Spaghetti

    How long does pesto last in the fridge?

    Stored in an air-tight container it can be kept in the fridge for several days. Just pour some olive oil on top once you’ve used some of it.

    I’ve turned into a real spelt addict lately. I’ve used unripe spelt for lasagna and pasta sauces for a long time, but a couple of weeks ago my dad bought spelt spaghetti and gave me a package to try and I just loooved it. I barely eat white pasta anymore as I’m so used to the whole grain version and its texture.

    When I saw spelt semolina porridge in the health food store the other day, I just had to buy it! It’s a typical German food, which probably every child loves. I cooked it with almond milk instead of regular milk and we ate it together with apple sauce and cinnamon. It was sooo yummy and I felt like I was 5 years again! :D I can’t remember the last time I had semolina porridge. Have you ever tried spelt and do you like it? :-) And can you buy it in regular grocery stores in your country?

    Vegan Red Bell Pepper Almond Pesto

     

    Vegan Red Bell Pepper Almond Pesto

    Red Bell Pepper Almond Pesto with Spaghetti

    This red bell pepper almond pesto with spaghetti makes such an easy and healthy weeknight dinner! It's not only insanely delicious but also packed with nutrients! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    For the Red Bell Pepper Almond Pesto:

    • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
    • 1/2 cup almonds
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

    For the Pasta:

    • 250 g spelt spaghetti
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 zucchini, cut into medium pieces
    • 2 green onions, cut into rings
    • fresh parsley and green onions to sprinkle
    • salt
    • black pepper

    Instructions

    • Prepare the spaghetti according to the instructions on the package.
    • In a medium skillet, heat one tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the red bell pepper for about 5 minutes until it is slightly brown.
    • Put it into a food processor with the chopped parsley, the remaining olive oil, the almonds, the nutritional yeast, the tomato paste, the lemon juice, and the garlic clove. Blend until smooth.
    • Heat another tablespoon of olive oil in a medium pan and sauté the zucchini, green onions, and the mushrooms for about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Stir in the red bell pepper almond pesto and the spelt spaghetti. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and green onions.
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    1. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen

      September 21, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      This sounds so extremely flavorful :) I am in love with your bright and colorful recipes!

      Reply
      • Sina

        September 21, 2015 at 6:43 pm

        Thanks so much, Ceara! :-) So great to hear that you like my recipes!

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    2. Sarah Brown

      August 29, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      This is seriously delicious, and not difficult! Took me an hour from bringing the groceries home to cleaning everything up. Now I’m eating the leftover pesto with a spoon :)

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      • Sina

        August 30, 2015 at 11:09 am

        Thanks for leaving me a comment, Sarah! So great to hear that you liked it! :-) Haha, this totally could be me. I love eating pesto and hummus with a spoon too. :D It’s like dessert for me sometimes. ;-)

        Reply
    3. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

      July 13, 2015 at 11:09 pm

      That pesto is really creative and really pretty! The color is so vibrant! I just want to dunk a bread stick into that little bowl of pesto alongside the pasta :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        July 14, 2015 at 9:20 pm

        Thanks, Natalie! :-) Haha, that’s exactly what I did with the remaining pesto! I found these vegan sesame bread sticks a while ago and I’m seriously addicted to them. :D They are so great with pesto or hummus!

        Reply
    4. Harriet Emily

      July 13, 2015 at 10:52 pm

      This pesto looks and sounds incredible! I’ve never made a pesto with almonds or red peppers before – what an amazing idea! I will have to try this :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        July 14, 2015 at 9:18 pm

        Thanks so much, Harriet! Let me know how you like it. :-) I also love making green pesto with almonds!

        Reply
    5. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

      July 12, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      This almond pesto with red bell pepper looks delicious!! What a great idea to serve it with veggies & pasta!

      Reply
      • Sina

        July 13, 2015 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks, Bianca! :-) Glad you like it!

        Reply

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