Recipe for Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Garlic and Herbs

1/2 cup basil leaves, packed (or use about 1/4 cup frozen basil , basil pistou , or purchased basil pesto. Use more basil if you have a surplus!)

1/2 cup flat-leaf or curly parsley, packed

2 T olive oil (or more as needed)

1/2 cup slow roasted tomatoes (or use 1 can organic tomatoes, well drained)

1 cup purchased sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drain the oil if there is a lot)

2 T minced garlic (or more)

1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (or more)

1 T tomato powder (optional, but a nice addition or you could add 2 T tomato paste)

1 T white balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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