Garlic Dip
Garlic Dip
Ingredients
- 30 garlic cloves, peeled, 30-40 large
- 1 white onion, large, or shallot, roughly diced
- 250 ml olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, to 1/2 cup
- 1 bunch fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
For Garnish
- chilli flakes, as needed
- fresh herbs, as needed
- garlic infused oil, reserved from cooking
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 30-40 large garlic cloves. Roughly dice the large white onion or shallot.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a saucepan, combine the peeled garlic cloves, diced onion, and 250 ml of olive oil. Ensure the heat is set to the lowest possible setting.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Slowly simmer the garlic and onion in the olive oil until they become buttery, soft, and caramelized. This process will take approximately 40-45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 45 min
- 4
Once the garlic and onion are soft and jammy, carefully separate the garlic-infused oil from the solids. Reserve the oil for garnish or other dishes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Transfer the cooked garlic and onion solids to a bowl. Add the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of vegan cream cheese, chopped fresh herbs (chives/parsley), and the juice from 1 lemon.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher, or blend it in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste or dip. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Transfer the garlic dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with chilli flakes, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of the reserved garlic-infused oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve immediately with bread, pasta, or anything else you wish to add a garlicky kick to. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Dip
- 30 garlic cloves, peeled, 30-40 large
- 1 white onion, large, or shallot, roughly diced
- 250 ml olive oil
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese, to 1/2 cup
- 1 bunch fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
For Garnish
- chilli flakes, as needed
- fresh herbs, as needed
- garlic infused oil, reserved from cooking
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 30-40 large garlic cloves. Roughly dice the large white onion or shallot.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a saucepan, combine the peeled garlic cloves, diced onion, and 250 ml of olive oil. Ensure the heat is set to the lowest possible setting.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Slowly simmer the garlic and onion in the olive oil until they become buttery, soft, and caramelized. This process will take approximately 40-45 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 45 min - 4
Once the garlic and onion are soft and jammy, carefully separate the garlic-infused oil from the solids. Reserve the oil for garnish or other dishes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Transfer the cooked garlic and onion solids to a bowl. Add the 1/4 to 1/2 cup of vegan cream cheese, chopped fresh herbs (chives/parsley), and the juice from 1 lemon.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher, or blend it in a food processor until it forms a smooth paste or dip. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Transfer the garlic dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with chilli flakes, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of the reserved garlic-infused oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve immediately with bread, pasta, or anything else you wish to add a garlicky kick to. Enjoy!