
Tomato Pesto

Serves 1 - 3

15 minutes
About the recipe
A fresh, delicious, simple recipe using Irish produce and the flavours of the Mediterranean. A recipe that adds a taste of summer to hundreds of dishes.
- 125g Sun-blush Tomatoes
- 1 Red Pepper
- 75g Parmesan
- 1 Clove Garlic
- 75 ml Pomace Olive oil
- 50g Basil
- 25g Capers
- 15 ml White Wine Vinegar
- 15g Maple Syrup
Step 1
Cut the pepper in two and discard the seeds and core, char the red pepper skin on the outside on a griddle pan before putting into an oven to roast until cooked. This should take about 15 minutes at 180 C.
Step 2
Take your remaining ingredients and add to a blender and mix until relatively smooth and add seasoning.

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