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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Sun dried tomato pesto makes a delicious appetizer, but can be used on pasta and pizza too.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1180 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dry pack sun dried tomatoes
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbl olive oil
- 3 tbl cold water
Instructions
- Soak sun dried tomatoes in hot water for 4-5 minutes.
- Drain water off tomatoes.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend until all ingredients are combined and chopped.
- Will be a bit chunky.
- Add more water TBL at a time until you get a texture you like.
- Spread on toasted baguettes, pasta, or pizza dough.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
1180kcal
(59%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
97g
(149%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
1592mg
(66%)
Potassium
3146mg
(90%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
1745IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
37.3mg
(41%)
Calcium
720mg
(72%)
Iron
10.5mg
(58%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1180kcal | 59% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 97g | 149% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1592mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 3146mg | 67% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 1745IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 37.3mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 720mg | 72% |
| Iron | 10.5mg | 58% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.