Low Fat Sun Dried Tomato Pesto

1-1/2 cups. fat-free chicken or vegetable broth, boiling
3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon honey or sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Pour boiling broth over tomatoes; let soak for 15 minutes. In food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley, cheese, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic and honey or sugar. Carefully process until finely chopped.

Add oil and tomatoes with soaking liquid. Process until smooth; season with salt and pepper.

Transfer to medium bowl. Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days. Spread over pizza crust as sauce; use as condiment or as thick marinade for grilled chicken, fish, turkey or tofu.

Makes 1-1/3 cups.

Calories per tablespoon 27 Fat 1.6 g Fiber 0.8 g.

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