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Sundried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Pesto is a kind of spread or dip made with walnuts as the base. It is normally perked up with garlic, olive oil, etc. In this exciting variant, we have made a pesto that imbibes the tang of sundried tomatoes and the herby magic of basil.
The nutty, tangy, herby taste of this Sundried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto is really a pleasant surprise for your taste buds. You can use it to make pastas or employ it as a spread or dip.
Now that you have some sun-dried tomatoes on hand, we suggest you also have a go at recipes like Sundried Tomato Risotto or Sun Dried Tomatoes and Cheese Roll .
Sundried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto recipe - How to make Sundried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
None Mins
Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
1 cup
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1/2 cup soaked and chopped sun dried tomatoes
1/2 cup basil , torn into pieces
1 tbsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp walnuts (akhrot)
salt to taste
Method
- Combine all the ingredients along with 1 tbsp of water in a mixer and blend it till smooth.
- Use as required or store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator till use.
Sundried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 22.9 mg |
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Reema
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tomatoes and basil pesto..goes very well with pasta.. salads..and dips. I have made this in quantity and stored it.. Loved the flavour of the pesto..
Hutoxi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Have made basil pesto in the past with olive oil, now will have to try this new variant.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Super, let us know how the recipe came out.
