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Sun-dried Tomato Pesto (V/GF)
Step up your pesto game with this Sun-dried Tomato Pesto! It adds so much flavor and texture to this already delicious spread.
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- sun-dried tomatoes (Dry-packed NOT Oil-packed!)
- 3 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 1 cup (tightly packed) fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice from half a lemon
- pinch red pepper flakes (or more if you like it spicy)
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds *optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Let sun-dried tomatoes soak in boil water until soft and tender, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer sun-dried tomatoes to a food processor or blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.