Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed sun-dried tomato olive oil dip that elevates your snack game effortlessly and impresses your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the sun-dried tomatoes if packed in oil and chop them finely.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and torn fresh basil leaves.
- Gradually drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while stirring to bind the mixture.
- Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute olive oil with avocado oil and Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option. Chilling the dip allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: bread dip, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil dip, appetizer recipe, Mediterranean flavors
