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Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

This Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is packed with flavor and perfectly complements any dish. It’s completely vegan, too! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup serving
Calories: 1305 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • ¾ cup walnuts, halved
  • ¾ cup parsley leaves, fresh
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, combine sun dried tomatoes, walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  2. Blend the ingredients together for 3–4 minutes until it forms a thick paste.
  3. Stir in cheese, if using.
  4. Taste and stir in additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
  5. Use it as a sauce, dressing, or spread.
  6. Keep refrigerated for up to a week or store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • To keep it vegan/dairy-free: add some nutritional yeast for some cheese-like flavor.
  • To make it nut free: skip the walnuts or any nut substitute altogether.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1305kcal (65%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 114g (175%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Sodium 1397mg (58%) Potassium 3512mg (100%) Fiber 18g (72%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 4512IU (90%) Vitamin C 109mg (121%) Calcium 261mg (26%) Iron 13mg (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1305

% Daily Value*

Calories 1305kcal 65%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 114g 175%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 1397mg 58%
Potassium 3512mg 75%
Fiber 18g 72%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 4512IU 90%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 261mg 26%
Iron 13mg 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.