Creamy Roasted Garlic and Sesame Dip
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Sesame Dip
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic and Sesame
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
- 15 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For the Creamy Base
- 1 1/2 cups labneh
For Garnish and Finishing
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small oven-safe pan or baking dish, combine the white sesame seeds, peeled garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Ensure the garlic and sesame seeds are mostly submerged in the oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are tender and golden brown, and the sesame seeds are lightly toasted. Keep an eye on the sesame seeds to prevent burning.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375
- 3
While the garlic and sesame are roasting, spread the labneh evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl, creating a creamy base for the dip.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the roasted garlic and sesame mixture is ready, carefully spoon it over the labneh on the serving plate, ensuring to include the flavorful olive oil from the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh parsley generously over the roasted garlic and sesame mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Using a spoon, gently mix all the components together on the plate until well combined, creating a textured, herby, and garlicky spread. You can leave some of the roasted garlic cloves whole for visual appeal and texture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Finish the dip by drizzling the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh olive oil in a circular pattern over the top, and then sprinkle with red chili flakes for a touch of heat and color.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crusty baguette, or fresh vegetable crudités.
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Creamy Roasted Garlic and Sesame Dip
Ingredients
For the Roasted Garlic and Sesame
- 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
- 15 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
For the Creamy Base
- 1 1/2 cups labneh
For Garnish and Finishing
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small oven-safe pan or baking dish, combine the white sesame seeds, peeled garlic cloves, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Ensure the garlic and sesame seeds are mostly submerged in the oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the garlic cloves are tender and golden brown, and the sesame seeds are lightly toasted. Keep an eye on the sesame seeds to prevent burning.
⏱️ 35 min•🌡️ 375 - 3
While the garlic and sesame are roasting, spread the labneh evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl, creating a creamy base for the dip.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the roasted garlic and sesame mixture is ready, carefully spoon it over the labneh on the serving plate, ensuring to include the flavorful olive oil from the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh parsley generously over the roasted garlic and sesame mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Using a spoon, gently mix all the components together on the plate until well combined, creating a textured, herby, and garlicky spread. You can leave some of the roasted garlic cloves whole for visual appeal and texture.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Finish the dip by drizzling the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh olive oil in a circular pattern over the top, and then sprinkle with red chili flakes for a touch of heat and color.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crusty baguette, or fresh vegetable crudités.