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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is NOT safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Sodium
This is NOT a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

 

"Stop and smell the garlic! That's all you have to do."
-William Shatner, Actor

The refrigerator light goes on...

I do love pestos, but this sun dried tomato version is especially delicious. The rich, sweet flavor of the sun dried tomatoes is balanced perfectly by the garlic and parmesan.


 

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

Servings: 8 | Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Cooking Time: 45 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

This recipe keeps about 3 - 4 days in the refrigerator tightly sealed. This recipe freezes fairly well.

2 cups water
2 ounces sun dried tomatoes
2 Tbsp dried pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano (grated)
1 cup parsley
1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Place the water in a small sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils turn off the heat and add the tomatoes.

Let the tomatoes steep for 20 minutes and drain the liquid. Reserve the liquid.

Place the tomatoes in a blender with the pumpkin seeds, garlic, parmesan, parsley, lemon juice, vinegar and olive oil. Add 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid.

Puree until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5g 8%
    Saturated Fat 1g 5%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 209mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 5g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
    Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 23%
Calcium 7% Iron 9%
Vitamin K 129 mcg Potassium 315 mg
Magnesium 33 mg