Heart-Healthy Sundried Tomato Spread
Elevate your snacking with this Heart-Healthy Sundried Tomato Spread, a flavorful and nutritious blend perfect for any occasion! Bursting with the tangy richness of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a hint of garlic, this easy-to-make spread is rich in heart-friendly ingredients like olive oil and raw almonds. With just 10 minutes of prep and a silky smooth texture created in a food processor, it’s ideal as a dip for fresh veggies, a spread for crackers, or a flavorful sandwich filling. This sun-dried tomato spread is vibrant, vegan-friendly, and packed with wholesome goodness to indulge your taste buds while supporting a healthy lifestyle. It's a refrigerator staple you'll turn to again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup Boiling water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Almonds (unsalted, raw)
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with 1 cup of boiling water. Let them soak for 5 minutes to soften.
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and reserve 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
In a food processor, combine the softened sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, almonds, garlic clove, lemon juice, and the reserved soaking liquid.
Blend the mixture until smooth. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure even blending.
Add 2 tablespoons of water to achieve a spreadable consistency. Blend again until creamy.
Season with black pepper and salt (if desired). Blend for a few more seconds to incorporate the seasoning.
Transfer the spread to a serving dish or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a spread on crackers, a sandwich filling, or a dip for fresh vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2138 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
