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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.
Course
Appetizer
Servings
1
cup
Calories
1180
kcal
Author
Liz Call
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.
Nutrition
Calories:
1180
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
56
g
|
Protein:
35
g
|
Fat:
97
g
|
Saturated Fat:
18
g
|
Cholesterol:
34
mg
|
Sodium:
1592
mg
|
Potassium:
3146
mg
|
Fiber:
11
g
|
Sugar:
33
g
|
Vitamin A:
1745
IU
|
Vitamin C:
37.3
mg
|
Calcium:
720
mg
|
Iron:
10.5
mg