Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy and traditionally consists of basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This variation with sun-dried tomatoes adds a delicious twist to the classic recipe.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 10 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 960

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Pine Nuts
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
2. Pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped.
3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running until the mixture becomes smooth.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
5. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl.
6. Serve with crackers, bread, or use as a sandwich spread.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Total Carbohydrate 4g2%

Sugars 1g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.