Sun-Dried Tomato Feta Pesto (Printable Version)
Tangy sun-dried tomatoes and creamy feta blended with basil for a bold, savory Mediterranean spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
02 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
03 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons pine nuts
05 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Place feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil leaves, pine nuts, and olive oil into the bowl of a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until a coarse paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Transfer pesto to a container and use immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses only five main ingredients you probably already have
- Ready in about five minutes with no cooking required
- Great for many diets like vegetarian and gluten-free
- Delivers bold flavor and creamy texture in every spoonful
02 -
- High in protein and healthy fats thanks to both feta and pine nuts
- Perfect for make-ahead entertaining since you can prep it in advance
- Customizable for nut allergies by swapping in seeds
03 -
- Toasting the pine nuts before blending adds a toasty richness that makes the whole sauce pop
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes give smoother results than dry-packed but both work
- Always taste and tweak with an extra splash of olive oil or squeeze of lemon for an even brighter sauce