Basil and Walnut Dip

Basil and Walnut Dip is such a simple American recipe yet produces a dish full of amazing flavour every time. This recipe is so easy, its ready in 5 minutes. Serve as a dip with pitta bread and raw vegetables makes a popular dish that always vanishes.

Basil and Walnut Dip

Serve with pitta bread for an excellent appetiser.

4.68 from 46 votes

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Course: Dips and Spreads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dips/Spreads, Nuts

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 849kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1/2 cup basil 125 ml, chop
• 1/4 cup walnuts 60 ml, chop
• 2 tbsp Parmesan 30 ml, grated
• 8 oz cream cheese 225 g
• 1 large shallot finely chopped
• 1 tbsp red wine 15 ml
• 1 tsp horseradish 5 ml
• salt

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients except the walnuts in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Stir in the walnuts.
• Serve with raw vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 849kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1966mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g