Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Cathy Reiminger
from Luella Thompson
ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz. dried tomatoes
- 1 c. olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 parsley sprigs
- 5 basil leaves or 1 tsp. dried leaf basil
- 1/4 tsp. red (cayenne) pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- pinch of sugar
- 1 green onion coarsely chopped
- 2 (4 oz) goat cheese rounds or cream cheese
- Cayenne Toasts or bagel crisps
directions
- 1
To rehydrate dried tomatoes, place tomatoes on a steamer rack over simmering water until tomatoes are completely soft and have no hard spots, about 45 minutes.
- 2
Place steamed tomatoes in a 2 cup container with a tight-fitting lid. Add all remaining ingredients except cheese and toasts. Cover container; shake to blend ingredients. Refrigerate 2 days to blend flavors. To serve, pour ingredients into a food processor and process until almost smooth, leaving some texture.
- 3
Place goat cheese on 1 or 2 serving dishes; pour tomato spread over cheese. Spread on Cayenne Toasts, bagel crisps, or crackers.
Source: Cathy Reiminger
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