Creamy Goat Cheese Dip with Warm Olives
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Creamy Goat Cheese Dip with Warm Olives
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This Goat Cheese Dip has a warm olive topping that is to die for. This makes the perfect easy appetizer or dish to bring to a pot luck.
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Ingredients
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- olive oil
For the whipped goat cheese
- 250-300 g softened plain goat cheese
- 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup softened plain cream cheese
- pinch of salt
For the warm olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 cups pitted green olives, halved
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 2 lemon peel pieces (2 inch pieces)
- 2 orange peel pieces (2 inch pieces)
- 1 Lemon wedge
Garnishes
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- zest of half an orange
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Instructions
- Make the crostini: Preheat the oven to 400F, cut the baguette into slices and brush each side with a bit of olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes per side, until crisp. Set aside.
- Make the whipped goat cheese dip: To a food processor add the goat cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil and pinch of salt. Blend on high until smooth and very creamy, 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Make the warm olives: Add a piece of paper towel to a small plate and set aside. To a small-medium pot add 2 tbsp olive oil and turn to medium heat. When warm, add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until the garlic is browned - turn the heat off and use a slotted spoon to spoon the garlic out onto a paper towel lined plate.Keep the oil in the pot and turn back to medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the olives, chili flakes, lemon peels, orange peels and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often, to warm the olives through. Finish with squeezing the juice from a lemon wedge over top and stir once more. Set aside.
- Assemble the dip: Spread the whipped goat cheese in a low bowl or on a low plate. Top with the olives mixture (remove the large lemon and orange peel pieces). Garnish with the crispy garlic, pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Serve with crostini and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with any of your favourite crackers instead of crostini.
- If you love this recipe, try our other popular dips recipes: Whipped Feta with Roasted Garlic, Red Pepper and Chili Olives, Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Tirokafteri) or Creamy French Onion Dip
Nutrition Information
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Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
20.2g
(7%)
Protein
13.3g
(27%)
Fat
27.8g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11.8g
(59%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12.1g
Cholesterol
39.5mg
(13%)
Sodium
509.2mg
(21%)
Fiber
2.6g
(10%)
Sugar
2.4g
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.2g | 7% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 27% |
| Fat | 27.8g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8g | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12.1g | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 39.5mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 509.2mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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