Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Yogurt Tacos Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL YOGURT TACOS

Steps:

• Stir yogurt and basil together in a bowl; place in refrigerator.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir water and taco seasoning into beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer beef mixture until thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Spoon about 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture into each taco shell; layer in beef mixture, mozzarella cheese, cucumber, carrots, and a few strips of sun-dried tomato. Top with hot sauce and remaining yogurt.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put tomatoes in medium bowl.
• Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat evenly.
• Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Stack basil leaves and tightly roll up lengthwise.
• Cut crosswise into very thin slices to make chiffonade.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet and brush both sides with remaining dressing.
• Bake until light golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Divide tomatoes evenly among bread slices.
• Bake until heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle with basil and keep warm.
• Serve 2 crostini per person.

TOMATO, BASIL, YOGURT TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, eggs, 1/4 cup basil, black pepper, salt and Parmesan cheese; Beat well.
• Place crust into 9" tart pan or pie pan and trim of excess crust from edges, or crimp edges (flute); Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until a VERY light golden brown.
• Pour the mixture into the tart shell, top with tomato pieces,and sliced basil; sprinkle lightly with Parmesan cheese and bake 20-30 minutes or until cooked (the tart should be frim to the touch), Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

YOGURT SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL DIP

Steps:

• 1. Place tomatoes and garlic in a small food processor; process until tomatoes are in tiny pieces.
• 2. Add onions, basil and 2 tablespoons walnuts; pulse on and off until all ingredients are finely chopped.
• 3. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in yogurt. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

YOGURT, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, WALNUT, AND BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Place tomatoes and garlic in a small food processor; process until tomatoes are in tiny pieces.
• Add onions, basil and 2 tablespoons walnuts; pulse on and off until all ingredients are finely chopped.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in yogurt. Season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with remaining walnuts.

BASIL BURGERS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine tomatoes and water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise and tomatoes; cover and process until blended. Chill until serving., In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, pepper and salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 12 thin patties. Place 2 tablespoons cheese on six patties; top with remaining patties and press edges firmly to seal., On a greased grill, cook burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns with mayonnaise mixture and, if desired, additional basil.