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Basil Party Spread




Source of Recipe


morton salt






List of Ingredients



• 2 cups loosely packed spinach leaves
  
• 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
  
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  
• 1/3 cup olive oil
  
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  
• 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton® Nature's Seasons® Seasoning Blend
  
• Bread cubes or assorted crackers
  






Instructions



1. In food processor, combine spinach, basil, and garlic; process until finely chopped.
   
2. Slowly add oil through feed tube.
   
3. Add parmesan cheese, pine nuts and cream cheese, process until almost smooth. Season with Morton® Nature’s Seasons® Seasoning Blend.
   
   
4. Serve with bread cubes or assorted crackers. For best flavor, serve at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover spread.
   






Final Comments


Servings: Makes 1 1/2 cups

TIPS:
1. Serve mixture in hollowed-out bread loaf, or red or yellow peppers.
2. For Pizza Pizzazz: Substitute Basil Party Spread for pizza sauce on pizza dough or foccacia.
3. For Sandwich Sensations: Spread warm pita halves with Basil Party Spread before stuffing with fresh, chopped vegetables.