Recipe for Sun Dried Tomato Pesto in Endive Spears 
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Yield:
12
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
8 oz sun-dried tomatoes
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup cracker crumbs finely crushed
4 x clove garlic coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 bn Belgian endive separated into
spears
Instructions:
Instructions: Soak tomatoes in boiling water and drain well. In a food processor, puree the tomatoes, oil, crumbs and garlic until smooth. In a small skillet over low heat low heat, toast the pine nuts for 2 minutes, stirring. Add to the tomato mixture and process until smooth. Spread the pesto on the endive spears. Garnish with parsley, basil, or cilantro if desired.

Description: "This colorful pesto makes a striking presentation and contains a healthy amount of garlic."

NOTES : According to the magazine: 81 cal, 2.2 g fat (22%), 1.4 g fiber. Kristin note: MC comes up with higher numbers. I think Id use nonfat saltines and reduce the oil. Add a bit of nonfat chicken broth if the mixture seems dry. This sounds like it would be good on homemade pizza too.

The original recipe called for 1 tbsp olive oil. I reduced it to bring the

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