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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

:  August/September 2005

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In the '70s, with the advent of New American cooking, sun-dried tomato pesto became something of a cliché-and was summarily forgotten on the culinary landscape. It's well worth a revival, especially when you cut down the fat and add a little vinegar for a nice spike.


Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Recipe

Makes: About 1 cup

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 2 heads garlic
  • 12 sun-dried tomato halves, (2 ounces) (see Note)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
  • 2 teaspoons packed fresh oregano leaves, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. Slice the top quarter off each head of garlic, exposing the inner cloves. Wrap in foil and roast until soft, about 45 minutes. Open the foil packet and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  3. Meanwhile, place sun-dried tomatoes in a medium bowl. Cover with boiling water and let soak until soft, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a food processor or large blender. Add 6 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, cheese, oregano, oil, vinegar, red pepper and salt. Squeeze in the roasted garlic. Pulse a few times, then process until smooth, or to the desired consistency, scraping down the sides occasionally.

Tips & Notes

  • Note: Buy dry sun-dried tomatoes, usually found in the produce section, not the ones jarred in oil. Look for soft, pliable wedges: avoid those that are desiccated, brittle or tarnished brown.

Nutrition

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 60 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 3 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 159 mg sodium; 142 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat


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Ethnic/Regional
Mediterranean
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
1 hour or less
Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
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Type of Dish
Sauce/Condiment, savory
Publication
August/September 2005
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