Garlicky Basil Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 head garlic
1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons white wine vinegar or 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Preparation

separate and peel cloves of garlic.
In saucepan of boiling water, blanch garlic for 1 minute, drain (or if preferred, roast garlic).
In food processor or blender or bowl, and using a fork, mash garlic, beans, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth.
Stir in basil.