Cheese, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Torta Recipe

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Cheese, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Torta
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Directions:

  1. Finely chop garlic cloves in food processor; add basil, nuts, oil and lemon juice; Process until well blended; Add 1/3c cream cheese, all of parmesan cheese, and pulse until just blended; turn into a medium bowl and set aside.
  2. Coarsely chop tomatoes in food processor; add tomato paste and blend until mixture is almost smooth; add 1/3c cream cheese and blend well; transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix remaining softened cream cheese and butter until fluffy; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Spray 6c straight sided dish (such as a souffle dish or springform pan) with non-stick pan spray, line with plastic wrap (I line pan with at least two layers of it) allowing wrap to drape over the sides.
  5. Without worrying about keeping the layers perfect, spread 3/4c cream cheese/butter mixture evenly over prepared dish with a spoon dipped in hot water; top with half of the tomato mixture, then 1/2c of cream cheese mixture, then half the pesto mixture.
  6. Repeat layering with 1/2c cream cheese mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2c cream cheese mixture, remaining pesto, then remaining cream cheese mixture; Cover and chill 6hrs or overnight.
  7. Invert torta onto serving platter, carefully peel away plastic wrap, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 108.89 Kcal (456 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.27g 16%
Cholesterol 18.33mg 6%
Sodium 61.78mg 3%
Potassium 186.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 3.27g 1%
Sugars 0.7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 3%
Protein 2.07g 4%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 34.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 368.34 Kcal (1542 kJ)
Calories from fat 312.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.73g 16%
Cholesterol 62.01mg 6%
Sodium 209mg 3%
Potassium 632.53mg 4%
Total Carbs 11.05g 1%
Sugars 2.36g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.73g 3%
Protein 7.01g 4%
Vitamin C 30.8mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 3%
Calcium 117.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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