Basil Parmesan Dip With Pita Chips Recipes

BASIL PARMESAN DIP (COOKING LIGHT)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Serve with pita chips, bagel crisps, or bread cubes. Or use instead of mayonnaise on a turkey sandwich.

BASIL PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix garlic and basil into the butter.
• Separate tops from bottoms on pita bread.
• Spread herb butter on pita halves.
• Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.
• Cut into triangles.
• Place on baking sheet butter side up.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Place on paper towels to cool.

BASIL, PARMESAN AND CASHEW DIP

Steps:

• Place the basil leaves, nuts, garlic and parmesan in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
• Slowly, in a thin stream, add the olive oil until well combined.
• VARIATION: Use coriander, pine nuts and add some lime.

BASIL PARMESAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Split pitas; cut each half into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until crisp.
• Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, basil, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
• Scrape into a serving bowl using a rubber spatula. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired. Serve with pita chips.