Pork Free Walnut Pesto Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Smoky, charred red peppers meet a bright basil paste and toasty walnuts in a relish that somehow manages to feel both rustic and a little fancy at the same time. The broiler does the heavy lifting here — blistering the peppers until they collapse and turn sweet and silky, which gives the whole dish a depth that raw or jarred peppers simply can't match. A quick steam in a covered bowl loosens the skins effortlessly, so you're not fighting with the peppers at all. The pesto-style base comes together in the food processor in under a minute, and folding in the hand-chopped walnuts at the end keeps them distinct and crunchy rather than lost in the mix. Every ingredient on this list is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's nothing to second-guess — just good, clean produce, olive oil, and nuts. Serve it at room temperature spooned over grilled chicken, stirred into pasta, piled onto crusty bread, or honestly eaten straight from the bowl with a spoon. The optional parsley finish adds a pop of color and freshness that makes it look like you spent way more effort than you actually did.

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