264 ■^ Rosedale Diet Recipes
TOPPING
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup canned-in-water artichoke hearts, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup crumbled sheep’s feta
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Mix the crust ingredients and press onto an oiled baking sheet.
- Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it begins to brown.
- Remove from the oven and spread a thick layer of pesto sauce on the
crust.- Top with the artichoke hearts, garlic, feta, and basil.
- Place in the oven for several more minutes, remove, slice, and serve.
■ ■ ■ (^) COUNTRY FRENCH SOUP
This is a low-carb version of everybody’s favorite French soup.
SERVES 2 WITH LEFTOVERS
4 leeks well washed and chopped, greens and all
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 carrots, sliced into rounds
11 ⁄ 2 cups fresh green beans, cut into thirds
1 cup canned navy beans, rinsed
4 cups canned or fresh chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon pepper
(^1) ⁄ 8 cup fresh grated Parmesan
FRENCH PESTO, OR PISTOU
1 cup basil
(^1) ⁄ 4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic