Tomato Lime Pesto
Brighten your meals with the zesty and flavorful twist of Tomato Lime Pesto, a sun-dried tomato-based sauce infused with fresh basil, Parmesan, and the refreshing tang of lime. This quick and easy recipe offers a bold medley of Mediterranean and citrusy flavors, highlighted by a hint of garlic and the nuttiness of pine nuts. Jazzed up with lime juice and zest, it’s a vibrant spin on classic pesto that’s ready in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Perfect as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip, this versatile condiment brings a burst of freshness and gourmet flair to any dish while remaining naturally gluten-free. Store leftovers for up to a week and enjoy this citrusy creation with all your favorite meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and ensure the basil leaves are rinsed and patted dry.
In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are roughly chopped.
Add the fresh lime juice, lime zest, sea salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
While the processor runs on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth, cohesive pesto. If you prefer a chunkier texture, pulse instead of blending continuously.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the Tomato Lime Pesto into a jar or airtight container for immediate use, or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Use as a sauce for pasta, a spread on sandwiches, or a dip for crackers and veggies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 270.4 g | 347% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.4 g | 287% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 5070 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.3 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.8 g | ||
| Protein | 68.7 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1563 mg | 120% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 7721 mg | 164% | |
*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.
