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Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip

A creamy, mellow dip made from thick Greek yogurt blended with sweet slow-roasted garlic, fresh dill, parsley, and lemon. Great served with fresh vegetables, pita, or as a sauce over grilled meats. Plan ahead: roasting the garlic takes 40 minutes.

45 minEasyServes 860 cal/serving

MediterraneanSauceOvenDASHLow CarbGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 head head of garlic, top 1/4 sliced off
  • 2 tsp olive oil (for roasting)
  • 2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (to finish)
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the top off 1 head top 1/4 sliced off head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil (for roasting), wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the cloves are deep golden and completely soft. Let cool.

  2. 2

    Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a bowl and mash into a smooth paste with a fork.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, and 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to the bowl. Stir until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust lemon and seasoning.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (to finish). Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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