Title: Trio of Spreads for Crostini
Categories: Condiment
Yield: 1 Servings

PESTO
1	c	Tightly packed fresh basil
		Leaves
1/4	c	Coarsely chopped walnuts
3	tb	Grated parmesan cheese
1	cl	Galric
1/4	ts	Salt
1/2	c	Olive oil
TAPENADE
1	c	Oil-cured ripe olives,
		Pitted
3	cl	Garlic
2	tb	Lemon juice
1	tb	Chopped fresh parsley
		Leaves
1/2	ts	Chopped gresh thyme leaves
1/2	ts	Drained capers
1/2	ts	Dijon-style prepared
		Mustard
1/3	c	Extra virgin olive oil
TOMATO SPREAD
1	tb	Olive oil
1		Shallot, chopped
1	cl	Garlic, chopped
3	lg	Ripe plum tomatoes, peeled,
		Halved and seeded
1/4	c	Dried tomatoes in oil,
		Drained and chopped
1	ts	Chopped fresh oregano
		Leaves
1/4	ts	Crushed rep pepper

Pesto:

1. In food processor fitted with steel blade, process basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt until finely chopped.

2. With motor running, slowly pour oil through feed tube until a smooth paste forms. If not serving immediately, refrigerate in a tightly covered container until ready to use. Makes 1 cup.

Per tablespoon: 1g pro., 8g fat, 1g carb., .3g fiber, 53mg sod., 1mg chol., 77

cal.

Tapenade:

1. In food processor fitted with steel blade, process olives, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, capers and mustard until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly pour oil through feed tube until a smooth paste forms.

2. If not using immediately, refrigerate in a tightly covered container until ready to use. Makes 1 cup.

Per tablespoon: .2g pro., 7g fat, 1g carb., .5g fiber, 151mg sod., 0mg chol., 63 cal.

Tomato Spread:

1. In 2 quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; saute until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then add dried tomatoes, oregano and red pepper. Cook, stirring, until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. In food processor fitted with steel blade, process until smooth paste forms. If not serving immediately, refrigerate in a tightly covered container until ready to use.

Per tablespoon: 1g pro., 2g fat, 3g carb., 1g fiber, 7mg sod., 0mg chol., 30 cal.

"Summer Parties" Country Living's Country Cooking Spring/Summer 1996

Shared by Carolyn Shaw 4/96.

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