Oats Free Walnut Pesto Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Smoky, charred red peppers meet a vibrant basil-walnut paste in a relish that tastes like summer in a bowl. The peppers are broiled until deeply blistered and then steamed in their own heat, which makes the skins slip right off and concentrates that sweet, roasted flavor beautifully. A quick blitz of basil, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil creates a bright, coarse paste that ties everything together without turning the whole thing into a smooth, featureless dip — the chunky texture is genuinely the point. Folding in hand-pulsed walnuts at the end keeps them distinct, adding a satisfying crunch and a rich, buttery depth that makes every bite interesting. Grain-free by nature, this recipe relies entirely on whole vegetables, fresh herbs, and nuts, so there's nothing to swap out or second-guess. Spoon it over grilled chicken, stir it into pasta, pile it onto crusty bread, or serve it straight from the bowl with a glass of something cold — it holds its own in every context. The optional parsley finish adds a pop of color that makes it look like you spent far more effort than you actually did.

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