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     Title: Creamy Purple Onion and Basil Dip
Categories: Cheese/eggs, Dips, Vegetables
     Yield: 6 servings

     1 c  Cream Cheese; Softened            1/4 c  Fresh Basil; Chopped, OR
     4 ts Dried Basil; Crushed                1 c  Sour Cream
   1/4 c  Carrot; Shredded                  1/4 c  Purple Onion; Chopped
   1/4 ts Salt                              1/4 ts Black Pepper

 Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency, gradually adding the basil.
 Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well.
 Cover and chill. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Unsalted
 Potato Chips, Water Crackers, Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Brussels
 Sprouts, Fennel, Smoked Deli Meats

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