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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Whip up a batch of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and take your pastas, burgers, soups, and sandwiches to the next level! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients in under 10 minutes, this delicious sauce will elevate any meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 68 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place the sun-dried tomatoes along with the oil from the jar, basil leaves, walnuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper into a large food processor or blender.
- Blend or process the ingredients until roughly chopped. You may need to stop and push some of the ingredients down to make sure everything is evenly chopped.
- Slowly stream the oil into the blender or food processor while it is running on medium-low speed. Continue to blend until the pesto is smooth or the consistency you like.
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Notes
- Yield: This recipe makes about 2 cups of pesto. The nutritional information was calculated using an online nutrition calculator based on a serving size of about 2 tablespoons per serving. For the most accurate results, you may want to do your own calculations.
Nutrition Information
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
34mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
187IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.