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Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Vegan)

Last Updated on November 15, 2019 by Jean Choi 29 Comments

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You’ll want to put this delicious & easy Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce on everything. It’s keto and vegan, and has an amazing addicting flavor!

garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce

A few years back, I used to live in Northern California in Marin County and my husband and I were obsessed with this restaurant in town, where they served really high quality pasture raised and grass fed meats, cooked to perfection.

One of my favorite dishes on the menu was their pork chops served with roasted red pepper sauce. The sauce was so tangy and wonderful, and it was the perfect combo with the meat. Even my husband, who hates peppers, loved that sauce. I recently started thinking about that meal and decided to recreate that sauce at home, and I’m obsessed with the result!

Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

The one thing that made the sauce so special was how deliciously garlicky it tasted! The deep and earthy flavor came from the roasted garlic, and I tried to bring that into this Whole30 roasted red pepper sauce. If you’ve never roasted garlic before, it’s so easy and 100% worth it!

garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce
garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce

Ways to Enjoy This Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

There are SO many ways to enjoy this tasty sauce, but here are some of my favorites:

  • Drizzled over chicken, lamb, pork, or even fish
  • As salad dressing
  • Over roasted veggies
  • As a spread in a sandwich (if you are on the Whole30)
  • On a burger
  • As a pasta sauce with zucchini noodles
  • As a dip for crackers or chips

Tell me: How else would you enjoy this garlicky Whole30 roasted red pepper sauce? It’s so versatile, so make a big batch and keep it in the fridge for when you need a yummy sauce!

garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce
garlicky whole30 roasted red pepper sauce

Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Vegan)

You’ll want to put this delicious & easy Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce on everything. It’s keto and vegan, and has an amazing addicting flavor!
5 from 22 votes
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Course: Condiment
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Bell pepper steaming time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 81kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head of garlic
  • 2 tbsp + 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 red bell peppers halved and seeded
  • 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil or 2 tsp dry
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and grease a baking sheet
  • Peel off the outer layer of the garlic head and cut off the top to expose a bit of the garlic cloves.
  • Place on a baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tsp of olive oil.
  • Place the bell peppers next to the garlic, cut side down.
  • Roast for 30 minutes until the garlic is tender and the bell peppers are charred on the outside.
  • Remove from the oven, and place the bell peppers in a bowl and cover with a plate so they can steam for 5 minutes.
  • Peel and discard the skin of the bell peppers.
  • Squeeze out the softened garlic cloves in to a blender, along with bell peppers, 2 tbsp olive oil, and the rest of the ingredients.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste to adjust seasoning, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Garlicky Whole30 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (Paleo, Keto, Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 serving (about 2 tbsps))
Calories 81 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Sodium 119mg5%
Potassium 113mg3%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 775IU16%
Vitamin C 31.8mg39%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By Jean Choi | January 14, 2019

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  1. Joni says

    January 14, 2019 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    I love a good red sauce and the bell pepper gives it that perfect amount of sweet and smokey! Also so into the use of nutritional yeast and coconut milk! Definitely pinning this recipe to make later.

    Reply
  2. Renee says

    January 14, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    5 stars
    Oooh super easy! I can’t wait to have this soon! Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Hope says

    January 14, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    This sauce looks so rich and creamy – yum! I think its going to go so well with some of my favourite recipes, have pinned to save for later!

    Reply
  4. Raia says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:03 am

    5 stars
    Oooh! This sounds super easy and yummy! Gonna have to try it. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Tessa says

    January 15, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    saucy goodness…what a flavor punch!! Yum!

    Reply
  6. Kelly says

    January 15, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    I can think of a million uses for this delicious looking sauce. Would love it on fish!

    Reply
  7. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    January 16, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    I love roasted red peppers, so this sauce is a must make!

    Reply
  8. Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri says

    January 16, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yum! Love all of that garlicky goodness and the fresh basil in there too. Such delicious flavors with the roasted red peppers.

    Reply
  9. Dee says

    January 17, 2019 at 7:04 am

    Can you freeze this sauce?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 17, 2019 at 8:44 am

      I wouldn’t recommend it. Since there’s coconut milk in the sauce, it might separate once defrosted and become grainy in texture.

      Reply
  10. Megan Stevens says

    January 17, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    This looks super delicious and versatile! I love the smoky, sweet flavor that roasted pureed peppers have!! Love that it’s whole30!

    Reply
  11. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    January 18, 2019 at 7:59 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I’m making this and putting it on grilled chicken with zucchini noodles for dinner tonight! 🙂

    Reply
  12. CHIHYU says

    January 18, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    5 stars
    I love all the delicious flavor in this recipe. perfect sauce for every Occassion!

    Reply
  13. Kathryn says

    January 18, 2019 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    I love recipes that blend vegetables into the sauce. For kids, I think it’s a great way to introduce them to new flavors and foods they might not try on their own. I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  14. Zuzana says

    January 19, 2019 at 12:04 am

    5 stars
    Just because of that lovely whole head of garlic is in there, i am making this. love anything filled with garlic.

    Reply
  15. Katie says

    January 20, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    This sauce sounds SO good!! It’s so important to have delicious sauces when you’re eating Whole 30- this is amazing!

    Reply
  16. Catherine Baez Sholl says

    January 21, 2019 at 10:11 am

    5 stars
    I love red peppers. What a delicious sauce!

    Reply
  17. Cheryl says

    January 21, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    I want to put this sauce on anything and EVERYTHING!

    Reply
  18. Zuzana says

    January 26, 2019 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    I would have never thought of being able to make this out of peppers.

    Reply
  19. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    January 27, 2019 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    Cannot wait to try this. Looks like it’ll be FAB!!
    Thanks!!

    Reply
  20. Katie says

    January 27, 2019 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    Any kind of tasty sauce when I’m doing a Whole 30 is a blessing- and this one sounds SO good!!! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  21. Mimi says

    January 27, 2019 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    Sauce is my weakness. Good sauce = good meal. Definitely loving this red sauce – jsut what I like!

    Reply
  22. Laura says

    January 28, 2019 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made sauce from roasted red peppers before and love it! The flavor reminds me of buffalo wing sauce. I love that this one is made creamy with coconut milk, and the addition of garlic sounds awesome! I’m looking forward to trying it ?

    Reply
  23. Shelby @Fitasamamabear says

    January 28, 2019 at 9:00 am

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  24. jessica says

    April 9, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    Cant wait to try this! Do you think I could use almond milk instead of the coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      April 9, 2019 at 2:03 pm

      Yes, that should work. It might turn out a bit thinner but the taste will still be good!

      Reply
  25. Satu says

    June 27, 2020 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    Amazing! We love it!

    Reply
  26. Neeltje Cloete says

    January 25, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    How long will this sauce keep?

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 30, 2021 at 11:13 am

      Up to a week!

      Reply

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