Basil Party Spread

  • Preparation Time: 25
  • Serves: 1 1/2 cups
With a vibrant green color and creamy consistency, this pesto-inspired dip gets its great flavor from Morton® Nature's Seasons® Seasoning Blend, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

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

MORTON®
NATURE’S SEASONS® SEASONING BLEND

  1. In food processor, combine spinach, basil, and garlic; process until finely chopped. Slowly add oil through feed tube. 

  2. Add parmesan cheese, pine nuts and cream cheese, process until almost smooth. Season with Morton® Nature’s Seasons® Seasoning Blend.
    Serve with bread cubes or assorted crackers. 

  3. For best flavor, serve at room temperature. Refrigerate any leftover spread.

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.