Mediterranean Walnut Spread Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid. In a blender or food processor bowl combine beans and 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the walnuts, basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cover and blend until nearly smooth (scrap down sides and add additional reserved liquid if mixture appears stiff).
• Serve on toasted baguette slices or pita slices. Store, covered, in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Makes about 20 (1 tablespoon) servings.

TOMATO-WALNUT PESTO SPREAD

Steps:

• Line a 4-cup mold with plastic wrap; coat with cooking spray. Place tomatoes in bottom of mold; set aside., In a large bowl, beat the cheeses, sour cream and butter until blended. In another bowl, combine walnuts and pesto. Spread cheese mixture over tomatoes in prepared mold; top with walnut mixture., Bring edges of plastic wrap together over pesto; press down gently to seal. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. Open plastic wrap; invert mold onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

MUHAMMARA (ROASTED PEPPER & WALNUT SPREAD)

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add walnuts and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook and stir frequently until walnuts smell toasted and are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer walnuts to a plate to cool. Reserve 2 or 3 to coarsely chop and use for garnish.
• Place the skillet over medium heat; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle in the breadcrumbs; cook and stir frequently until crumbs turn golden brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle onto plate with walnuts.
• Place peppers in bowl of a food processor. Add walnuts, toasted bread crumbs, garlic, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, paprika, Aleppo pepper flakes, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Pulse on and off, scraping mixture down occasionally, until mixture is fairly fine and smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
• Transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to swirl indentations on the surface to capture the garnishes. Garnish with reserved chopped walnuts, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper flakes, and chopped parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, feta cheese, garlic powder, and dill weed in a bowl until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Place nuts in a food processor bowl cover and process until finely ground.Add beans, reserved liquid, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until mixture is uniform and well blended. Taste for additional seasoning.Cover and chill or serve immediately. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita bread or crackers.

WALNUT BUTTER SPREAD

Steps:

• Place walnuts, orange peel, pepper and salt in a food processor; cover and process until creamy. Spread on toast, with preserves and Brie if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• 1. Drain any excess oil from pesto. Set aside. In food processor or blender combine beans, olive oil and garlic. Process until smooth.2. Spread half of bean mixture in 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish. Carefully spread pesto over bean mixture in dish. Top with remaining bean mixture. Sprinkle with tomato, feta cheese and pepper or olives. Serve with crackers.

GORGONZOLA AND TOASTED WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Reserve 1 tablespoon of the Gorgonzola and 1 tablespoon of the walnuts for garnish.
• In food processor, place the rest of the ingredients except the parsley.
• Cover and process just until blended.
• *If you don't have a food processor, you can mix with an electric mixer on medium speed in a glass bowl.
• Stir remaining walnuts into cheese mixture.
• Spoon into shallow serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with reserved Gorgonzola, walnuts, and the parsley.