Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This ultra creamy sun-dried tomato pesto will be your new favorite ingredient! It comes together in less than 10 minutes and tastes delicious on absolutely everything, from sandwiches to pasta to grilled chicken.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8.5 ounces sun dried tomatoes in oil julienne cut
- ½ cup toasted almond slivers see Notes
- ½ cup fresh basil packed
- 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 to 2 pinches sea salt
- 10 tablespoons cold water approximate
Instructions
- Add the jar of sun dried tomatoes (including the oil), toasted almonds, fresh basil, parmesan, garlic, and a pinch of salt to a large food processor. Add about half of the water, then pulse a few times to pulverize the ingredients.
- Continue processing and adding more water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the pesto becomes smooth and creamy. You may need a bit more or less water than the recipe calls for.
- Finally, adjust the salt to taste and serve, or store for later (see Notes for storing details).
Notes
Toasted almonds: We buy raw almond slivers at the grocery store and simply toast them in a frying pan with a splash of olive oil over medium heat until they’re golden brown (make sure to shake them frequently to prevent burning). You can make them ahead of time and store in a jar in the pantry so they're ready when you need them - they also taste great on salads!
Ingredient swaps: Swap out other toasted nuts (like cashews), pine nuts, or even plain breadcrumbs for the toasted almonds if you want to experiment with this recipe. Each variation will lend its own unique texture and flavor to the pesto, and they’re all equally delicious!
Add the water slowly: The water mainly controls the texture of the pesto, so start with about half of the amount in the recipe and slowly work your way up until it’s smooth and creamy. You may find you don’t need the entire amount we call for, or you may need slightly more.
Storing: Store pesto in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Or, freeze in freezer-safe containers or Souper Cubes, then defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.
Serving suggestions: We could go on and on about how to use this pesto! We love it with everything - it's a great addition to a charcuterie spread (we love it with sea salt crackers and goat cheese), tastes great on freshly baked bread, and adds so much flavor to pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and chicken. Check out our blog post above for detailed suggestions!
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg
