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Sun-Dried Tomato, Cheese and Basil Pate

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Sun-Dried Tomato, Cheese and Basil Pate

This recipe makes 12 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per 1 tbsp (15 mL) -
cal 0 35
pro 1 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 1 g
fibre 0
chol 9 mg
sodium 70 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 2
iron 1
vit A 1
vit C 3
folate 2

This special-occasion spread tastes richer than its calories imply. Press it into a pretty widemouthed bowl for serving and surround the bowl with lots and lots of crisp cracker bread or grilled baguette slices.

Ingredients

  • 12 dry- sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) light cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp light sour cream
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Pinch each salt and pepper

Preparation

In bowl, cover tomatoes with boiling water; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
 
In small bowl, blend together tomatoes, cheese, parsley, basil, garlic, sour cream, oil, salt and pepper. (Make-ahead: Place plastic wrap directly on surface and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)

Source : Barbecue Plus: 2005

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