Best Roasted Garlic And Basil Spread Recipes

Smokey White Bean Spread with Roasted Garlic and Basil image

Provided by Food Network

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.

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.