Sun-dried Tomato and Peas on Endive Spears Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Giada's Drive-In

Ingredients

1	pound frozen peas, thawed
8	ounces sun-dried tomatoes, drained (about 3/4 cup)
2	cloves garlic, chopped
1/4	cup extra-virgin olive oil
1	teaspoon kosher salt
1	teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4	heads endive, ends trimmed and leaves separated

Directions

1. Combine the peas, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse the machine until the peas and tomatoes are finely chopped.
   
   
2. Add the olive oil and pulse until the olive oil is incorporated and the mixture is minced but not yet pureed.
   
   
3. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the salt and pepper.
   
   
4. Serve as a dip with the endive spears alongside.
   
   

Categories

Appetizers

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points No cholesterol Very high in dietary fiber High in iron Very high in manganese High in pantothenic acid High in potassium High in thiamin Very high in vitamin A Very high in vitamin C High in zinc

Bad points High in sodium