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Garlicky Basil Spread
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 7 Minutes
Ready In: 22 Minutes
Servings: 4
This is so good!! Serve on crackers or on celery pieces, for an appy or as a condiment with meats, or make a toasted crostini of it, topped with parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
1 head garlic
1 (19 ounce) can 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
Directions:
1. separate and peel cloves of garlic.
2. In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 1 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic).
3. In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
4. Stir in basil.
By RecipeOfHealth.com