Parmesan Caper And Basil Spread Recipes

PARMESAN, CAPER AND BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Add cheeses to a bowl and blend well using a wooden spoon.
• Add capers and basil. Mix together.
• Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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, 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.

GARLICKY BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• separate and peel cloves of garlic.
• In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 1 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic).
• In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Stir in basil.