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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce that Elevates Every Dish

This Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce is a quick, vegan, and versatile condiment that elevates any dish with its rich flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes oil-packed for a classic version, plain for a WFPB adaptation
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves adds a refreshing aroma
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts toast for deeper flavor, or swap for walnuts or almonds
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic grated garlic distributes flavor evenly
  • 1/3 cup Vegan Parmesan or use nutritional yeast for a lighter touch
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano optional but recommended for complexity
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt to taste
  • 4-5 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil plus more as needed

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce
  1. Drain oil-packed sun dried tomatoes or soak plain ones in hot water for 20 minutes.
  2. In a food processor, add tomatoes, basil, toasted pine nuts, grated garlic, vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast, and optional oregano. Drizzle in olive oil or reserved soaking water.
  3. Blend on high speed until smooth, adding more olive oil or tomato water if needed for desired consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust with sea salt as necessary.
  5. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best flavor, use high-quality ingredients and adjust consistency with olive oil or reserved water as needed.

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