For many of you who know me, know that I have disliked tomato's probably from birth. So to ya'll this may come as a surprise, but I believe my taste buds are changing. I now like/love sun dried tomatoes and most forms that they come in. I have recently become a HUGE fan of the Bruegger's sun dried tomato spread. My ideal bagel sandwich from Bruegger's, is an everything bagel with turkey, lettuce, and their sun dried tomato spread.
I thought it would be a fun Sunday task to make my own sun dried tomato spread. Which of course meant a trip to one of my favorite grocery stores, Trader Joe's. I read online that they sold a sun dried tomato pesto spread of some sorts and figured it would be worth a try. I also thought it would be the best place to buy ingredients to my own spread if I could not find the pre-made stuff. Well, I just couldn't find the pre-made stuff so it was time to break out the recipe and buy my ingredients.Below, is an adapted recipe from my
google search.
Sun Dried Tomato Spread
1 6oz. can of organic tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 jar sun dried tomato's (drained)
a couple fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)
a dash of salt
1 clove garlic sliced or chopped
I enjoyed my FABULOUS spread on a Thomas' 110 calorie everything bagel with turkey and lettuce... this beats the 310 calorie Bruegger's bagel with the 69 calorie spread. I figured the amount of calories for the entire portion of spread I made to be around 220 calories. Such a healthy alternative and of course cost friendly! Next thing you know I'll be eating Tomato sandwiches... just kidding I'm not there yet. :)
4 comments:
You say sun dried tomato, I say thank you for lunch! One, and it is just one of many of the things I love about having you dashing in and out of Raleigh, and being home for Spring Break is your company...and budding culinary delights! You make me smile!
Love you, Mom
I remember when this tomato thing started... the yummy tomato and basil pesto pizza at New York Pizza! I must say I love tomatos and this sun dried tomato spread sounds delish! I love you Miguel and miss you lots! I will see you tomorrow!
Oh.my.gosh. This looks amaaazing!!!!! I am actually going to make the drive out to our Trader Joe's this week, as I've been dying to rack out goodies from there. Going to check this out! Looks wonderful. :) Love you!
Looks yummy!! Tim isn't a huge tomato lover, but this might be worth a try!
Great pictures, too!
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