Fresh Tomato and Basil Pesto

I have to keep this post short because I still have to pack my clothes for our weekend in Munich!!!! Yaaahhhooo! I think I really need this time-out. It feels like I am always running out of time as of late…or since I got my new job that is. Well, it is not really a new job, I have been working in the same company since April this year. First, as I was employed only as 75% part-time. Hehe! Yup here in Germany there is such thing. You can work for 40%, 50% 80% and so on depending how many hours of work you have. I have only a 6-hour daily job so the 75%. But I was offered another position which, at the moment, is really challenging because there is a lot for me to learn still and that also means longer hours. So I am kinda pressed for time lately and I know I have been neglecting this blog because of that! Good thing Armin is not complaining (yet). But I am sure that when things settle down and I get my system and routine in order then I would have time again to write…but no worries …I will try to get some good pics from our 3-day trip to Munich so I can share them with you next week. They have Octoberfest at this time of the year so we are guessing it might be (too) crowded and a little crazy…can’t wait!!
For now, I would like to share this simple and easy recipe of Fresh Tomato and Basil Pesto. I made this about a month ago when I got a lot of basil leaves from my container garden and some of the last fruits of my tomatoes. It is perfect as dip or sauce for pasta or even as a spread for your favorite bread. A bit sweeter than the regular pesto sauce I make from basil because the tomatoes were really sweet. 

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Fresh Tomato and Basil Pesto

Try this easy recipe for fresh tomato and basil pesto. perfect as dip or sauce for pasta or even as a spread for your favorite bread.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American,European

Servings: 1 medium jar

Calories: 797kcal

Author: Bebs

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

US Customary - Metric

• 2.1 ounces basil leaves
• 4.2 ounces tomatoes - (fresh)
• 2.5 ounces olive oil
• 1/8 cup almonds
• 5 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• In a mixer or food processor, combine all the ingredients and pulse for a minute until the desired consistency is achieved.
• Transfer into a clean jar with seal and store in the fridge for a week if not yet to be consumed.

Nutrition Facts

Fresh Tomato and Basil Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 797 Calories from Fat 720

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 80g 123%

Saturated Fat 10g 50%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 2132mg 89%

Potassium 721mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 5g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 82.7%

Vitamin C 38.4%

Calcium 20.3%

Iron 20.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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