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Red Pesto (sun-dried tomato)

This is the easiest Red Pesto recipe made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and lemon. This sun-dried tomato pesto is whipped up using a blender in less than 5 minutes giving you an umami, rich and intensely flavoured spread that can be used in so many ways, absolutely delicious! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 141 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sun dried tomatoes in oil (300g)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • squeeze of lemon
  • 3-4 tbsp reserved oil from jar

Instructions

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  1. Spoon the sun dried tomatoes into a bowl, do not add all the oil just as much as comes out when transferring them into a bowl.
  2. Add the garlic, and squeeze of lemon to the bowl. Blitz it all together to a thick paste using a handheld blender.

Notes

  • Make sure to use sun-dried tomatoes that are jarred in oil and scoop them out before blending. I like to keep the jarred oil just in case the pesto is too thick and needs a little help to become smoother. Just add a little at a time until you get the right consistency.
  • DO NOT season the pesto with salt until you have tasted it, high chances are that is doesn't need any at all because sun-dried tomatoes are already well seasoned.
  • You can also add in some pine nuts for a nutty flavour just make sure to keep some oil as you'll need it to blend the pesto.
  • If you're not using the pesto the same day then store it in a jar and cover it with oil. It'll keep well in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • You can also freeze this pesto and thaw as needed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 141kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 574mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 472IU (9%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141

% Daily Value*

Calories 141kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 574mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 472IU 9%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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