Snack

Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto is for Snack.

Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto takes 5 minutes to cook.

Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto are:

- 1/3 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (I use Trader Joe's jarred sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil)
- 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (or pine nuts)
- 2/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil (more or less for desired consistency)
- 1 Tbls lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Here is how you make Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto:

Notes on the ingredients I use:Sun Dried Tomatoes - Trader Joe's jarred sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil. It has to be refrigerated after opening, so the oil solidifies. I pop them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to loosen up the oil, and I use this tomato oil towards the 1/2 cup of olive oil added later.Walnuts - Pine nuts are traditional for pesto, but walnuts are cheaper and a good substitute. And I have more uses for the leftover nuts from the package.Olive oil - I use plain, but EVOO works. Just make sure you like the flavor of it, because it will affect the taste of the pesto. Add more or less for desired consistency-----1) Add in order garlic, walnuts, and tomatoes in a food processor, pulsing a few seconds after adding each ingredient.2) Add basil, lemon juice, and oil from tomatoes. Pulse until leaves start to incorporate, then blend for 10-15 seconds.3) Add Parmesan, pulse a couple times.4) Continue to blend while streaming in remaining olive oil while processor is running.5) Once all ingredients are fully incorporated, give it a try.6) Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend for 10 seconds.-----Servings - About 16. It will vary on your usage (sandwich spread, with pasta, etc.)Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CEMCC23.

The nutritional information for Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 96.5

• Total Fat: 9.7 g
• Cholesterol: 2.3 mg
• Sodium: 60.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 1.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 1.8 g