Check out this quick and easy pepper-basil dip recipe! It is excellent as a vegetable dip or sandwich spread. Plus, you can use fresh herbs and veggies from your AeroGarden!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 (12-oz) jar roasted red peppers, drained (better yet, roast your own peppers! See Recipe)
• 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese
• 2 Tbsp sour cream
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper

PREPARATION (Makes 2½ cups)

• With processor running, drop garlic through food chute; process until minced.
• Add basil; process 5 seconds until chopped.
• Add remaining ingredients; process until smooth. Serve at room temperature.