Friday, November 11, 2011

Sun Dried Tomato Pumpkin Seed Pesto


2 Cloves Garlic
1 C Pumpkin Seeds
1/4 C Olive Oil
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Pinch Salt (optional)
1/2 C Basil - coarsely chopped
1/3 C Sun Dried Tomatoes - coarsely chopped

With food processor running, drop in cloves of garlic. Let process until garlic is chopped. Scrape down sides of the processor. Add pumpkin seeds, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Process until very well combined and you have a pesto consistency. Add chopped basil. Process until well combined. Add Sun Dried Tomatoes and process until combined.

Pine Nut Parmesan:
1/2 C Pine Nuts
Pinch Salt

Process pine nuts in food processor until a coarse meal is achieved. Be careful to not over process or you will have pine nut butter!

Honey Balsamic Vinegar:

Add 2 T raw Honey (or agave) to 1/4 C Balsamic Vinegar.

Assembly:
Place 1 slice of tomato on plate. Top with pesto. Sprinkle Pine Nut Parmesan on top. Sprinkle with Honey Balsamic Vinegar. Place basil leaf and sun dried tomato for garnish.

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