This Sundried Tomato Pesto is a lovely variation on traditional pesto, and incorporates sundried, as well as fresh tomatoes, in addition to nuts, garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a delightful sauce that will transform any dish it accompanies. Serve this pesto just as you would basil pesto, and watch as your taste buds dance in delight.
Indulge in its rich and vibrant flavors over pasta, spread it generously on a perfectly crisp pizza crust, stir it into soups, blend it into a smooth and creamy hummus, or use it as a spread on your favorite sandwich, elevating it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Let your imagination run wild with the endless possibilities!
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Total Time 5 minutesmins
Course Sauces, Spreads
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
½cupsun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1cupfresh tomatoes chopped
3garlic cloves
½cupfresh basil
2tablespoonspine nutsor walnuts
2tablespoonsolive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Add the pine nuts or walnuts to a dry pan, and toast over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until they are fragrant. (Keep an eye on them because they can go from toasty to burnt in no time.)
Combine the sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, toasted nuts and olive oil in a food processor or blender. Process to a paste.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.