Best Garlic Basil Spread Recipes

Garlic Basil Spread image

Provided by Allrecipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 fresh basil leaves
8 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

Combine basil leaves, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender. Pulse 3 to 4 times. Slowly pour in canola oil and olive oil and blend until thick and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add additional oil if needed to make the spread smoother.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Smokey White Bean Spread with Roasted Garlic and Basil image

Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Four 15 1/2 ounce cans white beans, drained and liquid reserved
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup bean liquid
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon liquid hickory smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 large basil leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped sage, optional

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the beans, chopped onion, 2/3 cup bean liquid, garlic, lemon juice, salt, smoke flavoring and pepper. Process until smooth, stopping several times to scrape down the sides of the work bowl and adding additional bean liquid if the mixture seems too thick. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the basil and sage. Adjust the seasoning. The spread can be used immediately or covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Return it to room temperature before serving.

Basil Garlic Spread image

Provided by Divine L

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

In food processor, and garlic, basil and green onion; process until finely chopped. Add cheeses. Pulse until blended but still chucky, chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 677.5, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.2

ROASTED GARLIC AND BASIL SPREAD image

Yield 1/2c, 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375*. Rub unpeeled whole garlic head with oil and wrap in foil. Bake at 375 degrees until garlic is very tender, approx. 30 min. Allow garlic to cool. When cool, squeeze garlic pulp from head into a small bowl. Using a potato masher, mash the basil with the salt until it is a paste. Slowly add garlic and lemon and continue to mash until a combined paste is formed. refrigerate spread until ready to use.