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Sicilian Tomato Pesto

Elevate Your Meals with Easy Sicilian Tomato Pesto

Quick and vibrant, this Sicilian Tomato Pesto recipe blends sun-dried and cherry tomatoes for a versatile condiment.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
For the Nuts
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
For the Herbs
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality
  • ½ cup Pecorino cheese grated
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Rinse and halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  3. In a food processor, combine the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, basil leaves, and garlic. Pulse until chunky.
  4. While processing, slowly stream in the olive oil until smooth and emulsified.
  5. Add the Pecorino cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until just combined.
  6. Adjust seasoning and consistency by adding more oil or cheese, if desired. Blend briefly to mix.
  7. Serve garnished with extra cheese, olive oil, and basil leaves.
  8. Enjoy with pasta, grilled proteins, or toasted bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best when freshly made; refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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