How to Make Sundried Tomato Pesto-Transform Your Kitchen-Episode #26

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If you’re a pesto fan like me, you will love this variation. It’s great on chicken, eggs, or as a dip!

Ingredients:

2 c. sun-dried tomatoes (soaked if hard)

¾ c. pine nuts

6 cloves garlic

1 handful fresh basil leaves

4 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in high-speed blender until desired consistency is reached.

2. Serve atop any dish and enjoy!

Health Benefits:

-Sun-dried Tomatoes: loaded with lycopene, an antioxidant that promotes skin and prostate health

-Pine Nuts: healthy source of fiber, fat, and Vitamin E

-Garlic: contains allicin, a natural immune-booster and detoxifier

-Basil: alkalizing, great source of antioxidants

-Olive Oil: contains Omega-9, monounsaturated fats that promote joint and heart health

-Sea Salt: great source of electrolytes and trace minerals

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