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overhead view of low FODMAP sun-dried tomato pesto in glass bowl; pine nuts and basil alongside on dark surface

Low FODMAP Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Pesto does not just mean basil. We have a classic low FODMAP Basil Pesto, of course, and a vegan, dairy-free Parsley Pesto, but here we have Low FODMAP Sundried Tomato Pesto for a completely different taste - and color - sensation.

Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes 2 cups (576 g); 8 servings; ¼ cup (72 g) per serving

Course: Basic
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 8 Servings
Calories: 442 kcal
Author: Dédé Wilson

Ingredients:

Preparation:

  1. Place basil, cheese, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt in bowl of food processor fitted with metal blade. Pulse on and off until finely chopped. Turn machine on and slowly drizzle in oil and continue processing until it becomes a smooth paste. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Pesto is ready to use or may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze for up to a month.

  2. It will solidify quite a bit after chilling. If using this pesto with pasta, always reserve some cooking water to help loosen it up.

Notes:

Tips

• When making pasta, reserve some of the starchy cooking water and use it to loosen up the pesto, especially if it has been refrigerated, in which case it will be quite thick and firm. The starch in the pasta water will help create a sauce with great body, that will coat your pasta nicely.

FODMAP Information

Our recipes are based on Monash University and FODMAP Friendly science.

  • Cheese: Many cheeses have low FODMAP serving sizes. The low FODMAP diet is not a dairy-free diet. Hard cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano have been lab tested by Monash University and are low FODMAP in 40 g amounts.
  • Garlic-Infused Oil: Make your own Garlic-Infused Oil or buy a commercial equivalent for the easiest way to add garlic flavor to your food. Fructans in garlic are not oil-soluble, so garlic-infused oil is low FODMAP.

Please always refer to the Monash University & FODMAP Friendly smartphone apps for the most up-to-date lab tested information. As always, your tolerance is what counts; please eat accordingly. The ultimate goal of the low FODMAP diet is to eat as broadly as possible, without triggering symptoms, for the healthiest microbiome.

Nutrition Facts
Low FODMAP Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 26mg9%
Sodium 455mg19%
Potassium 211mg6%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 3376IU68%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 433mg43%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.