Creamy Purple Onion And Basil Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped or 4 teaspoons dried basil, crushed
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup purple onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency, gradually adding the basil.
• 2 blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well.
• 3 cover and chill.
• 4 suggested dippers: unsalted potato chips, water crackers, green bell peppers, mushrooms, brussels
• 5 sprouts, fennel, smoked deli meats