Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
A fundamental component in Italian cuisine, pesto is a sauce that originated in the picturesque region of Liguria. But pesto is not confined to one standard recipe. There are countless variations, each bringing its own unique blend of flavors to the table.
Equipment
- Food processor
- Box/cheese grater
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Optional: Red chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Place sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, and peeled garlic cloves in the bowl of a food processor.1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup almonds, 3 cloves garlic
- Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add Parmesan cheese (and chili flakes if using) and pulse again until mixed.1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is on until the mixture is smooth.1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Season with salt to taste.Salt to taste
- Your sun-dried tomato pesto is ready to serve. If not using immediately, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.Optional: Red chili flakes to taste
Notes
Nutrition Facts Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 341 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 34.2g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 6.1g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 171mg | 7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 1.7g | |
| Protein 7.6g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 166mg | 13% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 203mg | 4% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |