Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

Looking to add a little pizzazz to your dishes? Try making some sun-dried tomato pesto sauce! It's a versatile and flavorful condiment that adds depth and complexity to a variety of dishes. Use it as a spread, a topping, or a sauce to add a burst of flavor to your meals.

The concentrated flavor of the sun-dried tomatoes provides a unique sweetness and a slightly tangy note to the sauce. The basil and garlic add a fresh and aromatic quality, while the vegan Parmesan cheese contributes to the creaminess of the sauce. The pine nuts add a nutty and buttery flavor that helps to bind the ingredients together, and the olive oil provides a smooth and velvety texture.

Sun-dried tomato pesto sauce can be used in a variety of ways, including as a topping for pasta, pizza, or bruschetta, as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, as a dip for vegetables or bread, or as a marinade for meats or vegetables. It is a delicious and versatile sauce that can add depth and complexity to many dishes.

The sun-dried tomatoes are the star of the show in this pesto sauce, giving it a really rich and intense tomato flavor. The pine nuts add a nuttiness and creaminess to the sauce, while the garlic and basil provide some balance and depth of flavor. The Vegan Parmesan cheese is optional, but it it can add a salty umami flavor to the sauce. Finally, the olive oil brings everything together and gives the sauce a smooth and spreadable consistency. Don't forget to season with salt and pepper to taste!

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup vegan Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and garlic until coarsely chopped.
2. Add the basil leaves and vegan Parmesan cheese (if using) and pulse again until combined.
3. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little extra olive oil or water.