Basil Parmesan Dip Cooking Light Food

BASIL PARMESAN DIP (COOKING LIGHT)

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.

BASIL PARMESAN DIP

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Serve with pita chips, bagel crisps, or fresh veggies.

PARMESAN LAVASH CHIPS WITH CREAMY TOMATO-BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
• For the chips: Brush the breads with the oil using a pastry brush and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Cut each bread into 32 triangles and arrange in a single layer, cheese-side-up, on 2 baking sheets. Bake until light golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
• For the dip: Bring the tomato-basil sauce to a simmer over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the gorgonzola and mascarpone until incorporated. Pour the dip into a serving bowl and serve the chips alongside.

TOMATO BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Spread cream cheese onto bottom of 9 inch pie plate.
• Mix tomatoes and dressing and spoon over cream cheese.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.
• CHILL.
• Served best with TOWN HOUSE Bistro Multi Grain crackers.

BASIL & WALNUT DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the walnuts in a food processor and process until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Serve with raw vegetables for dipping. Any left overs are great in a sandwich the next day.

BASIL PARMESAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Split pitas; cut each half into 8 wedges. Place wedges on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until crisp.
• Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, basil, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
• Scrape into a serving bowl using a rubber spatula. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired. Serve with pita chips.

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

ORZO WITH PARMESAN AND BASIL

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in orzo and saute until lightly browned.
• Stir in chicken stock and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl. Garnish with basil sprigs.