Low Sugar Walnut Pesto Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Smoky, charred red peppers meet a vibrant basil-and-walnut base in this bold relish that works as a spread, a topping, or an outright dip. Broiling the peppers until deeply blistered and then letting them steam is the move that unlocks their natural sweetness — no added sugar needed, just the peppers doing their thing. The pesto-style base comes together in a food processor with fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and good olive oil, keeping every ingredient clean and straightforward. Folding in the hand-chopped walnuts at the end gives the finished relish a satisfying crunch that a fully blended sauce just can't deliver. The result is chunky, bright, and layered — a little smoky, a little herby, with just enough heat from the red pepper flakes to keep things interesting. It's the kind of condiment that makes a simple grilled chicken breast or a slice of crusty bread feel like a proper meal.

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