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.