Sun-Dried Tomato-Basil

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup chopped basil

Preparation

Step 1

Soak 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in 1 cup boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup of the soaking liquid. Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 2 tbsp flaxseed meal, 1 1/2 tbsp sugar, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp crushed fennel seeds and 1/4 tsp salt to dry ingredients. Whisk 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 large egg and the 1/3 cup soaking liquid into wet ingredients. Fold softened tomatoes and 1/3 cup chopped basil into mixed batter. Transfer to prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.