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I came across this today

White Bean, Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Serves: 6

More than just plain cheese, this pizza will wake up your taste buds.

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 oz.) can great northern or navy beans, drained
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 (10 oz.) thin pre-made pizza crust
1 cup shredded fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup shredded, reduced fat mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 425� F.
2. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and pour boiling water over them enough to just cover and let stand for 10 minutes to soften them. Drain well, then chop into thin strips.
3. Place beans, garlic and oregano in a food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.
4. Spread bean paste over surface of pizza crust.
5. Sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and cheese.
6. Place pizza on an (ungreased) cookie sheet or pizza pan and bake for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 188
Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 26.5 g
Protein: 12 g

Sundried tomatoes are very versatile, and can be used in a variety of ways.

I make a new potato salad that includes yogurt, sour cream, dill, celery, scallions, horseradish, and sundried tomatoes.

I also like to cut them into strips and add them to garlic, sherry, olive oil, butter (or margarine), and jumbo shrimp, to be served over angel hair pasta.

They can also be incorporated into crostini.

got any ideas how to use these?

I picked up pizzas today that had gorgonzola cheese & sundried tomatoes, my kids loved it (I was shocked)