Goat cheese pesto

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupBasil leaves; loosely packed
7mediumsGarlic cloves; peeled
6Pieces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3tablespoonsPine nuts; toasted
2tablespoonsEach: grated Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar
1tablespoonExtra-virgin olive oil
1pinchSalt; ground black pepper
3ouncesCreamy goat cheese

Directions

Preparation time: 15 minutes Yield: 1 cup David Schy of Hubbard Street Grill uses this mixture on grilled vegetable sandwiches. It goes easy on the pine nuts and goat cheese, and is flavorful enough to spread thinly.

Place all ingredients except goat cheese in a food processor. Process about 10 seconds until pureed. Add goat cheese and process until just blended.

Nutrition information per tablespoon: Calories ...... 50 Fat ............ 3 g Cholesterol .. 3 mg Sodium ..... 50 mg Carbohydrates .. 3 g Protein ....... 2 g

Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Roserairie@...

on Nov 10, 1997