Garlicky Basil Spread or Dip
Created by Derf on December 15, 2011
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 7m
- Recipe #3523
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 1 (19 ounce) cans white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
How to Make
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Step 1: Separate and peel cloves of garlic. In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 7 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic, I prefer to roast it first).
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Step 2: In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and cayenne until smooth. Stir in chopped basil.