Basil Spread For Sandwiches Food

BASIL SPREAD FOR SANDWICHES

Steps:

• mash garlic with salt.
• blend with the mayo, lemon juice and basil.
• chill until ready to serve.

GARLIC BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine basil leaves, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a food processor or blender. Pulse 3 to 4 times. Slowly pour in canola oil and olive oil and blend until thick and creamy, about 30 seconds. Add additional oil if needed to make the spread smoother.

TOMATO SANDWICH WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Whisk together the mayonnaise, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the top of 2 slices of bread. Place the sliced tomato on top of one
• bread slice. Place the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on top of the tomato. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.

ARTICHOKE-BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine artichokes, basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; pulse briefly to combine. Serve on a sandwich or with crackers or crudites. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

GARLICKY BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• separate and peel cloves of garlic.
• In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 1 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic).
• In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
• Stir in basil.