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Tomato Pesto

Vibrant Tomato Pesto Recipe for Flavorful Homemade Meals

This Tomato Pesto elevates everyday meals with vibrant flavors and simple ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Tomato Pesto Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Any ripe tomatoes can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil High-quality oil is recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds Pine nuts can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 clove Garlic Keeps the sauce from being overwhelming.
  • 1 cup Basil Leaves Fresh is ideal.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • medium bowl
  • Food Processor
  • skillet

Method
 

Tomato Pesto Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil in a bowl and spread on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast tomatoes for about 20 minutes until soft and starting to caramelize.
  4. Toast slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Combine toasted almonds and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
  6. Add roasted tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and salt to the processor and pulse to combine.
  7. With the processor running, drizzle in remaining olive oil until emulsified.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to one week or freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage.

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