Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chopped tomato or strained tomato ( - I used one of each box of Pomi)
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons basil
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instruction
- Soak the macadamia nuts in 1 cup of water for at least an hour, to soften them up. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and add chopped onion. Cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
- Add tomatoes, oregano, basil, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Put macadamia nuts in food processor or blender along with some of the tomato mixture. Working in batches, blend all ingredients.
- Put back on the stove top and add vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook until hot and serve.