Creamy Purple Onion And Basil Dip

Course :	Onions
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

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

Preparation:

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.