Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Romaine Pesto with Sesame Seeds, Asiago and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a gluten free, primal, fodmap friendly, and vegetarian condiment. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains around 8g of protein, 37g of fat, and a total of 383 calories. A mixture of asiago cheese, romaine lettuce, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 minutes.

Instructions

1
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.
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2
Add the romaine and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped.
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Add the asiago and pulse to combine.
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4
Slowly pour in the olive oil, pulsing to incorporate.
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5
Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. You'll have about 1 cup pesto; use about 1/2 cup for 1 pound pasta.
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Photograph by Kana Okada
DifficultyEasy
Ready In10 m.
Servings4
Health Score30
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