POT ROAST WITH BASIL, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND PINE NUTSSource: Healthy Crockery Cookery by Mable HoffmanServings: 8 1/3 cup dry-packed sun-dried-tomatoes 1/2 cup boiling water 1 garlic, chopped 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) boneless beef-round or pot roast 1 medium onion, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted, chopped Combine tomatoes and boiling water in a medium bowl. Add garlic. Let stand about 5 minutes. Place roast in a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Top with onion, basil, salt and pepper. Pour tomato mixture over all. Cover and cook on LOW about 8 hours or until roast is tender. Remove roast to a serving dish. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Serve with tomato drippings, if desired. Makes about 8 servings
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