prep time: 30-45 min.
Oooh so good. Best raw dish I’ve had so far. No pasta involved, but man oh man is it full of flavor!

note: you will need a food processor for this.

Base:

• 2 C almonds, soaked 12-48 hours and blanched
• 1.5 C sunflower seeds, soaked and rinsed
• 3 stalks celery, or a few branches of broccoli
• 1 C fresh basil
• 1.5 tsp sea salt
• 2 cloves garlic

Process all ingredients though a food processor using the “s” blade. In a glass rectangular dish, spread the base and pat lightly.

Topping:

• 1.5 C sund-dried tomatoes, soaked 1 hour (save soak water)
  • note: I used Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs and it added wonderful flavor
• 1 C fresh basil
• 1 clove garlic

Process sun-dried tomatoes in a blender (or food processor) with a little soak water and blend until the consistency of icing. Add basil and garlic; blend to make a spread. Spread topping onto base and garnish with fresh parsley.

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