Sundried Tomatoes and Basil Pesto
by Tarla Dalal
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
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 0.75 cup
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.
| Energy | 14 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 36.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 3.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 8.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 9.7 mg |
| Sodium | 22.9 mg |
| Potassium | 51.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Have made basil pesto in the past with olive oil, now will have to try this new variant.
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..