Best Warm Creamy Basil Spread Recipes

Delicious Basil Dip image

Provided by www.dailydishrecipes.com

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cloves of garlic (more if you like a lot of garlic - we do, minced (you can do this before you add all the other ingredients))
3/4 cup fresh basil
1 cup mayonnaise (we use light, and sometimes don't add the olive oil and use the olive oil mayo)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
a pinch of salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In your blender or food processor, chop up your garlic, then add the basil and chop that all up. Then add the mayonnaise.
Next add the Dijon Mustard, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Blend everything until it is completely smooth and combined. Put it in a dish, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or so. This allows the flavors to marry and results in a delicious, fragrant, wonderful Basil Dip.

Basil Parmesan Dip (Cooking Light) image

Provided by appleydapply

Categories Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf (don't use dried)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
extra basil (to garnish)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.4