Photo: Markus Spiske
Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Cheese Spread
11 ingredients
45 min
6.5 cups
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"This is an incredible cheese spread. With the red of the sun-dried tomatoes and the green of the pesto, it makes for a beautiful Christmas appetizer. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and sprigs of basil and serve with crackers."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
666
Calories
18g
Protein
62g
Fat
17g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Nut | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 2/3 cups softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/3 cups sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 3/4 cup butter
- salt and pepper to taste
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