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    Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    August 6, 2017 By Rene 15 Comments

    This Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a simple and savory sauce that can be used in sandwiches, over pasta or as a dip.

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    This Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a simple and savory sauce that can be used in sandwiches, over pasta or as a dip | ThisSavoryVegan.com

    How to make Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    We all know I love a good pesto.

    Whether its Arugula Basil Pesto, Vegan Cashew Pesto or Vegan Pesto Mayo, I just love that delicious green sauce.

    It just goes so well on everything.

    And by adding sun-dried tomatoes to the traditional pesto recipe, the flavor takes on a whole new life.

    This Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a simple and savory sauce that can be used in sandwiches, over pasta or as a dip | ThisSavoryVegan.com

    How to serve Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    And it is something you are going to love. This sauce is bright, flavorful and a little bit sweet.

    The perfect combo to add to your favorite pasta, a grilled sandwich or simply spread on some fresh bread slices.

    Regardless of what you use this on, it is sure to be one of your favorites!

    Need more recipe inspo? Check these out:

    • Smashed Potatoes with Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
    • Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato, Chickpea, Hummus Spaghetti
    • Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Gnocchi
    • Vegan Mediterranean Sandwiches
    • Crispy Cauliflower Pasta Salad
    This Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a simple and savory sauce that can be used in sandwiches, over pasta or as a dip | ThisSavoryVegan.com
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    4.43 from 7 votes

    Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

    This Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a simple and savory sauce that can be used in sandwiches, over pasta or as a dip.
    Course sauce, Side Dish
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Keyword pesto, sauce, sun-dried tomatoes
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Servings 1 cup
    Calories 662kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups fresh basil
    • 8.5 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • red pepper flakes (optional) to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a food processor. 
    • Blend on high until combined, scraping down the sides as needed. 
    • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 662kcal | Carbohydrates: 144g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 8510mg | Fiber: 32g | Sugar: 92g | Iron: 24mg

    If you make this recipe be sure to snap a photo + post it + and tag #thissavoryvegan and @thissavoryvegan!

    This Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a simple and savory sauce that can be used in sandwiches, over pasta or as a dip | ThisSavoryVegan.com
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    Comments

    1. Bakinallergyfree

      May 17, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      We all love this pesto! Your gnocchi recipe which contains this pesto is divine. We also love to eat this pesto spread on a baguette! So good.

      Reply
      • Rene

        May 19, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        You can never go wrong with pesto - so glad you like it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Susan

      September 21, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe. Just in time to use some of my end of summer basil bounty! I lightened up on the oil, but just so that I could add some pistachios. Otherwise I followed your instructions and was pleasantly surprised. Can't wait to try it with garden grown fingerling potatoes!

      Reply
    3. Emily

      August 04, 2019 at 8:16 pm

      Do I add all of the oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar into it or leave that out?

      Reply
      • Rene

        August 05, 2019 at 8:12 am

        Yep! This will keep you from having to add any additional oil.

        Reply
    4. Amy L O'Connor

      March 06, 2019 at 7:07 am

      I can no longer eat garlic which makes al ot of recipes difficult. I can safley digest garlic infused oil; could I put some of that in for the flavor?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rene

        March 06, 2019 at 7:43 am

        Totally!

        Reply
    5. Sonny

      January 29, 2019 at 11:17 am

      4 stars
      Can this pesto sauce be frozen?

      Reply
      • Rene

        January 30, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Sure! Just throw it into a freezer-safe container.

        Reply
    6. Zayn

      April 07, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      This was probably the tastiest thing in the world. Definitely my new favourite form of pesto.

      Reply
    7. Jenni

      March 03, 2018 at 2:46 am

      2 stars
      Mine turned out tasting too much like lemon. Bitter...

      Reply

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