Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip

Name: Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 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

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

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Ingredients

1 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

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the top off 1 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

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

Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust lemon and seasoning.
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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How long does Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip take?

As written, 45 minutes: 5 of prep and 40 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (40 minutes): "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."

What oven temperature does Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip need?

For Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 40 minutes, in step 1.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip?

The entry for Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip calls for 2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Is Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip low-carb?

A serving of Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip carries 4 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

How many calories are in Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 60 calories, with 5 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 2 g fat, plus 200 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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