Roasted garlic olive oil bread dip
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4.5
Roasted garlic olive oil bread dip
Description
The recipe involves slow roasting a halved garlic head drizzled with olive oil until soft and caramelized, which mellows the raw bite into a rich, creamy texture. This roasted garlic is mashed and mixed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano (or other herbs), chili flakes, and seasoning to balance the flavors. The dip’s smooth, slightly spicy, and acidic profile enhances the olive oil’s fruity goodness.
Served alongside fresh, good-quality bread, this dip provides a luscious, savory spread that complements the bread’s crunch and flavor. It is straightforward to prepare and stands out due to the gentle roasting that deepens garlic’s richness without bitterness.
Ingredients
For the roasted garlic
- 1 garlic halved, head
- 2 tsp olive oil
For the olive oil dip
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2-3 tsp lemon juice to taste
- 2 tsp oregano rosemary, thyme or sage will also be delicious, dried
- 1 tsp chili flakes or to taste, or red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
- Place the halved head of garlic on a piece of foil then drizzle over the two teaspoons of oil and season with salt. Wrap in the foil, making sure the garlic is completely enclosed.
- Place in the oven and allow to roast for 30-45 minutes or until completely soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze the roasted garlic out of the papery skins and mash into a bowl.
- Add the olive oil, herbs, chilli flakes, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the dip with good bread.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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