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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto just a few ingredients to make one of the best Pesto Recipes you will ever taste. Better than any store-bought.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1335 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained & quartered) (150 grams)
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 3 almonds (blanched)
- 1/2 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (25 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/3-1/2 cup olive oil* (75 grams)
*start by adding 1/3 cup then more if needed but add 1 tablespoon at a time. (I used 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon).
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil to top the finished pesto before refrigerating.
Instructions
- In a food processor add drained sun-dried tomatoes, basil, nuts and garlic, blend until chunky, then add the parmesan cheese, oregano and oil, mix until blended to desired consistency. Spoon into a glass jar, top with the extra olive oil and keep refrigerated. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I made Pasta for 3-4 two times and Puff Pastry Puffs (see body of post for how to make) with this recipe.
- You may need to add a little more oil when tossing with your favourite pasta.
- Be sure to cover the top of the pesto with oil before refrigerating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1335kcal
(67%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
116g
(178%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
3770mg
(108%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
1440IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
414mg
(41%)
Iron
11.3mg
(63%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1335kcal | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 116g | 178% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 3770mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 1440IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 414mg | 41% |
| Iron | 11.3mg | 63% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.