Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 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.
4. 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

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.

Recipe Nutrition:

Per 2-tablespoon serving: 59 calories; 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 3 g mono unsaturated fat); 2 mg cholesterol; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 160 mg sodium; 142 mg potassium

0 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1/2 vegetable, 1 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com