Tomato with Pesto
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Tomato with Pesto recipe—a simple yet sophisticated dish that celebrates vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Juicy, ripe tomato slices serve as the perfect canvas for a rich, herbaceous pesto made from fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan, and a touch of garlic, all blended to silky perfection with extra-virgin olive oil and a splash of zesty lemon juice. This quick and no-cook recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, makes an ideal appetizer or side dish for summer gatherings, offering a balance of fresh, nutty, and savory notes in every bite. Packed with wholesome ingredients and dressed to impress, Tomato with Pesto is a true crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the ripe tomatoes under cold running water and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Slice each tomato into 1/4 inch thick slices and arrange them on a serving platter. Set aside.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Remove the pine nuts from the skillet and allow them to cool.
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and peeled garlic cloves. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
While the food processor is running, gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil in a slow, steady stream until the pesto is smooth and emulsified.
Add the lemon juice, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pesto, and pulse a few more times to combine.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Spoon the pesto evenly over the sliced tomatoes on the platter.
Serve the tomatoes with pesto immediately as an appetizer or side dish, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 236.7 g | 303% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2555 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.6 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.1 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1026 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2170 mg | 46% | |
*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.
