TOMATO AND BASIL TOPPING FOR BRUSCHETTA
Makes 1 cup (250 ml)
1
small garlic clove, peeled
1
1
⁄
2
tablespoon (25 ml) fresh basil leaves
1
pint (500 ml) grape tomatoes
3
teaspoons (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1
⁄
2
teaspoon (2 ml) salt
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place garlic in the prep bowl
and run for 30 seconds. Add basil and pulse 4 times.
Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl pulse about 10 –15 times to reach
desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve as topping for bruschetta.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 50 (61% from fat) • carb. 4g • pro. 1g • fat 4g
• sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 301mg • calc. 8mg • fiber 1g
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ROASTED PEPPER TAPENADE
Makes 1 cup (250 ml)
1
small garlic clove, peeled
1
12-ounce (375 g) jar of roasted peppers, drained, cut into 1-inch
(2.5 cm) pieces
1
⁄
2
sun-dried tomato (oil packed)
2
tablespoons (30 ml) green pimento-stuffed olives, drained
1
⁄
2
teaspoon (2 ml) fresh thyme
1
⁄
2
teaspoon (2 ml) extra virgin olive oil
pinch salt
pinch pepper
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place garlic in the prep bowl
and process for 10 –15 seconds; scrape bowl.
Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl pulse evenly 10–15 times to reach
desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve with crackers or crostini.
Nutritional information per 1/4 cup (50 ml) serving:
Calories 50 (42% from fat) • carb. 5g • pro. 1g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 481mg • calc. 16mg • fiber 1g
WHITE BEAN SPREAD
Makes 1
1
⁄
4
cups (300 ml)
1
small garlic clove, peeled
6
fresh sage leaves
1
⁄
2
ounce (14 g) tomato
1
can [19 ounces (540 g)] of cannellini beans (or other white
beans), rinsed and drained
2
teaspoons (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1
⁄
2
teaspoon (2 ml) kosher salt
fresh ground pepper to taste
Insert the blade assembly in the prep bowl. Place garlic in the prep bowl
and process for 30 seconds. Add sage and pulse 4 times. Add tomato
and pulse 4 times. Add remaining ingredients to prep bowl pulse evenly
6 –10 times to reach desired consistency. Season to taste. Serve with
crackers or as a topping for bruschetta. For a smoother spread, add
2– 4 tablespoons (30-60 ml) water and process until smooth and creamy.
Nutritional information per 1/4 cup (50 ml) serving:
Calories 120 (15% from fat) • carb. 20g• pro. 6g • fat 2g
• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 239mg • calc. 67mg • fiber 4g
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