Sicilian Tomato Pesto
A vibrant blend of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and toasted almonds, capturing the essence of Sicilian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup toasted almonds
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by measuring everything out before you start blending.
- Toast the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Blend the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, toasted almonds, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Add olive oil gradually while the food processor runs to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, or lemon juice and blend again to combine.
- Store in an airtight container with a drizzle of olive oil on top if not used immediately.
Notes
Great served over pasta, as a sandwich spread, or with crusty bread. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays for easy portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Sicilian, pesto, tomato, Italian, vegetarian, easy recipe