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.

Questions

Can I make Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

Can I halve or double Roasted Garlic Herb Yogurt Dip?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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