White Bean Dip With Basil Oil
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra light
- 400 g cannellini beans, rinsed
- 100 g feta, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 lebanese bread
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Place basil in a large heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over and cover. Stand 30 seconds; drain. Refresh under cold water. Process basil, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and 1/4 cup extra light olive oil until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover surface directly with plastic wrap.
- Process beans with the feta, remaining extra virgin olive oil, garlic and juice until smooth. Season to taste with salt. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees C / 160 degrees fan forced. Cut bread into triangles. Place on baking trays. Brush with remaining extra light olive oil; sprinkle bread with combined seeds and cumin. Bake for for 3 - 4 minutes or until crisp.
- Drizzle dip with 1/3 cup basil oil then serve with bread.
- Enjoy.
basil, extra virgin olive oil, olive oil, cannellini beans, feta, garlic, lemon juice, lebanese bread, fennel seeds, ground cumin
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/white-bean-dip-with-basil-oil-381893 (may not work)