Description
A simple dip made from roasted garlic mixed with olive oil and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut about 1/4 inch off the top of the garlic head to expose the cloves.
- Place the garlic head on a small piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
- Wrap the foil around the garlic tightly.
- Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Let the garlic cool slightly. Squeeze the soft cloves out of their skins into a small bowl.
- Mash the roasted garlic with a fork until it forms a paste.
- Stir in the remaining olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until combined.
Notes
- Serve this dip with crusty bread or raw vegetables.
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried herbs; use 1 tablespoon of each fresh herb.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 17
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: roasted garlic, olive oil dip, garlic dip, rosemary, thyme, appetizer