Sundried Tomatoes And Basil Pesto Recipe
Tarla Dalal
• Updated : Feb 24, 2025
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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
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Total Time
10 Mins
Makes
0.75 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 | 200 Calories |
| Protein | 5.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 14.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 336 mg |
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Hutoxi
May 12, 2016, 12:40 p.m.
Have made basil pesto in the past with olive oil, now will have to try this new variant.
Tarla Dalal
May 12, 2016, 12:40 p.m.
Super, let us know how the recipe came out.
Reema
May 28, 2014, 4:59 p.m.
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..
