Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Pate

• sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained↗3 ounces
• goat cheese, softened↗8 ounces
• pecans or walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped↗1⁄3 cup
• fresh basil, chopped↗
• ciabatta, toasted↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place two thrids of the tomatoes and the goat cheese in a food processor and blend until almost smooth.

2. 2

   Add remaining tomatoes and blend to break them up, but allow them to remain textured.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and stir in the nuts.

4. 4

   To serve, sprinle with fresh basil on top of the pate and serve with a baguette.