Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup pesto
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Calories
1517 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Description
The pesto starts with food processing sun-dried tomatoes that are not packed in oil, combined with cashews and garlic cloves. These ingredients form the base providing texture and depth of flavor. Parmesan cheese and fresh basil are then added to enrich the taste with a salty and herbaceous profile.
While the processor runs, olive oil and water are drizzled in to emulsify and loosen the mixture, resulting in a creamy yet slightly coarse pesto. Black pepper and kosher salt are used to season and balance the flavors.
This pesto can be used in various ways, such as a sauce for pasta, a spread on bread, or an accompaniment to grilled vegetables or meats. The use of cashews instead of pine nuts adds a subtle sweetness and creamy mouthfeel. The recipe does not mention storage specifics, but pesto generally keeps well refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz sun-dried tomato julienned, not packed in oil
- ¼ cup cashews
- 6 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup basil fresh
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Add the sun dried tomatoes, cashews and garlic cloves to a food processor.
- Pulse, then add the parmesan cheese, basil, black pepper and salt.
- Place the lid on the food processor, then drizzle the olive oil and water in while the food processor is running.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1517 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1517kcal | 76% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 131g | 202% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1820mg | 76% |
| Potassium | 3685mg | 78% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1380mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 45.6mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 460mg | 46% |
| Iron | 12.5mg | 69% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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