Garlicky Basil Spread

Name: Garlicky Basil Spread
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

7 ingredients

4 steps

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.