Roasted garlic dip with vegetable platter

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
39%
Roasted garlic dip with vegetable platter
105 min.
6
509kcal

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Elevate your appetizer game with this delightful Roasted Garlic Dip, perfectly complemented by a vibrant vegetable platter! This vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, antipasti spreads, or a simple snack to enjoy with friends and family.

What makes this dip so special is the sweet, mellow flavor of roasted garlic, which takes center stage in a creamy base of soft cheese. As it bakes in the oven, the garlic transforms into a luscious spread that oozes comfort with every bite. Combined with fresh herbs like parsley, tarragon, and chives, this dip is a celebration of rich textures and harmonizing tastes.

The accompanying vegetable platter offers a colorful selection, from tender asparagus to crunchy baby carrots and earthy cooked beetroot, all of which provide a satisfying crunch and a fresh burst of flavor. Not to mention, the creamy dip perfectly balances the crispness of the vegetables, inviting everyone to dip, taste, and enjoy.

With all these delightful elements combined, this Roasted Garlic Dip with a vegetable platter is destined to become a favorite at your next gathering. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, it's a wonderful way to keep your guests satisfied while keeping things light and health-conscious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • servings globe artichokes boiled cooked
  • servings lightly baby carrot raw cooked
  • 250 cheese such as soft goat's cheese, ricotta or philadelphia soft
  • slices fennel bulb raw
  • large heads garlic green
  • large garlic cloves green thinly sliced
  • tbsp herbs - mixture of parsley fresh chopped
  • servings tiny broad bean raw
  • servings little milk if necessary 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • sprigs thyme leaves fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 190C/gas 5/fan 170C.
  2. Cut aslice off the top of each head of garlic and place onfoil. Spoon over 4 tbsp of the oil, tuck in the thymeand wrap. Season with salt and pepper and bake forup to 1 hour – until the garlic is very soft. Cool.Beat the cheese in a bowl until smooth. Squeezethe roasted garlic out of its skin into the cheese andmash with a fork until smoothish. Beat insufficient oil and/or milk to get a good dippingconsistency. Beat in the herbs and season to taste –add a squeeze of lemon too, if necessary.
  3. Heat 1 tsp oil in a small pan and fry the slicedgarlic gently until golden brown (not too brown orit will taste bitter).
  4. Drain and scatter the garlicover the dip.
  5. Serve the dip in the centre of a largeplatter of vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein17.94%
Fat54.05%
Carbs28.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.81
Glycemic Load
13.95
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.434782567232%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Naringenin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:509.44kcal
25.47%
Fat:31.15g
47.92%
Saturated Fat:12.64g
78.99%
Carbohydrates:36.32g
12.11%
Net Carbohydrates:29.24g
10.63%
Sugar:17.31g
19.23%
Cholesterol:48.45mg
16.15%
Sodium:303.69mg
13.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.26g
46.53%
Vitamin A:11684.68IU
233.69%
Phosphorus:495.41mg
49.54%
Calcium:426.98mg
42.7%
Vitamin K:38.85µg
37%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.46%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.79%
Copper:0.59mg
29.34%
Fiber:7.08g
28.31%
Folate:112.9µg
28.22%
Potassium:891.91mg
25.48%
Vitamin B12:1.4µg
23.28%
Vitamin B6:0.44mg
21.84%
Magnesium:86.23mg
21.56%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
19.86%
Vitamin D:2.85µg
19%
Vitamin E:2.76mg
18.38%
Zinc:2.49mg
16.57%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.57%
Iron:2.65mg
14.74%
Selenium:8.45µg
12.07%
Vitamin C:7.59mg
9.2%
Vitamin B3:1.82mg
9.09%