Green & Red Pesto
Preparation
- Mix the MEVALIA Bread Mix with 20ml of water and cook in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Place all ingredients into a liquidiser and blitz until smooth.
- Check the seasoning, place into an airtight container and refrigerate, use within 4-5 days.
Preparation for the red pesto:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas mark 6.
- Place the tomatoes, peppers, onions and garlic into a mixing bowl with a drizzle of oil, lightly coat the vegetables with the MEVALIA Bread Mix.
- Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 8–10 minutes.
- Transfer all the ingredients along with the vegetable oil into a liquidiser and blitz.
- Check the seasoning, place into an airtight container and refrigerate, use within 4-5 days.
Hints and tips:
These two pesto’s are ideal for adding to any Mevalia cooked pasta for a quick pasta dish or to make savoury dips for a tasty snack.
To prepare the dips mix 1 tbsp of red or green pesto with 4 tbsp of vegan mayonnaise and chill for 1 hour.