Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Pesto with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, walnuts blended with olive oil and parmesan cheese
Ingredients
- Sun-dried tomatoes - 1 cup
- Basil leaves - 1/2 cup tightly packed
- Garlic - 2
- Walnuts - 1/3 cup
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Parmesan cheese - 1/3 cup grated
- Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor add the garlic, basil leaves, walnuts and process until finely chopped.
- Add sun- dried tomatoes, olive oil and process until smooth.
- Transfer the pesto a bowl and add cheese, pepper and salt. Combine well.
Notes
- You can use pine nuts instead of walnuts.
- You can add few teaspoons of water while grinding if necessary.