Herby Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
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Herby Roasted Garlic Olive Oil Dip
Description
This dip begins by roasting a garlic bulb wrapped in foil with olive oil until the cloves are tender and caramelized, which mellows the sharpness of raw garlic into a rich, sweet base. Once cooled, the garlic cloves are squeezed out and combined with dried rosemary, basil, thyme, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and a fresh lemon juice squeeze.
The mixture is allowed to rest for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the olive oil to carry the herb and garlic aromas. The resulting dip shows a balance of bright herbal notes, subtle heat, and the depth of roasted garlic. It pairs especially well with warm bread as an appetizer or snack.
Alternatives include substituting balsamic vinegar for the lemon juice and adding Parmesan cheese for richness. Using fresh herbs requires doubling their quantity, with fresh basil best added just before serving to maintain its color. Leftovers should be refrigerated in airtight containers and brought to room temperature before serving, as the oil can solidify when cold.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic whole bulb
- ½ teaspoon rosemary dried
- ½ teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon parsley dried
- ½ cup olive oil high-quality, plus drizzle for garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste, fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- lemon juiced (~1/2 - 1 TBSP, half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Remove excess paper from the exterior of the garlic bulb, and cut the top of the bulb off, exposing the top of the cloves inside. Place in the center of a piece of foil that's large enough to cover the bulb. Drizzle with olive oil and add a pinch of salt. Wrap foil around the bulb, and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden brown. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine dried herbs, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small dish. Add the squeeze of lemon. Once garlic has cooled enough to handle, flip upside down and squeeze out the garlic bulbs. Combine with the rest of the ingredients. Let sit for approximately 30 minutes to allow the flavor to develop.
- Serve with warm crusty bread and enjoy!
Notes
- Balsamic vinegar can replace lemon juice to provide a different acidic note in the dip.
- Adding Parmesan cheese enhances richness and depth of flavor if desired.
- When using fresh herbs instead of dried, double the listed amounts; add fresh basil just before serving to avoid browning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator; allow to warm to room temperature and stir to smooth if the oil solidifies.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 98mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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