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Avocado Dip with Roasted Tomatoes

Avocado Dip with Roasted Tomatoes

Essen Paradies
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of our Creamy Avocado Dip with Roasted Tomatoes.This delightful recipe combines ripe avocados with a hint of lemon zest and garlic, blended to perfection with cream cheese and olive oil. Topped with sweet, caramelized cherry tomatoes and garnished with honey and chili flakes, it's a flavorful treat that promises to elevate any gathering or snack time. Enjoy with toasted bread or crackers for a satisfying crunch, and savor the nutritious benefits of this irresistible dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip, Snack, Vegetarian
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest from about 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt
  • pepper

For Roasted Tomatoes:

Instructions
 

Preparing the Roasted Tomatoes:

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
  • Place the cherry tomatoes in a glass baking dish.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tomatoes and add a pinch of salt.
  • Add a few fresh basil leaves to the baking dish.
  • Toss the tomatoes and basil in the baking dish to coat them evenly with the oil and salt.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and slightly charred.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Making the Avocado Dip:

  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
  • Add the cream cheese, lemon peel, minced garlic, olive oil, honey, and lemon juice to the food processor.
  • Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Spoon the avocado dip into a serving bowl.
  • Place the roasted tomatoes on top of the avocado dip, spreading them out evenly.
  • Drizzle the juice left over from the roasted tomatoes over the avocado dip.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes over the dip, to taste.
  • Drizzle honey over the dip, to taste.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Toast the bread slices in the pan until golden and crispy on both sides.
  • Serve the avocado dip with the toasted bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 0.7mg
Keyword appetizer, Avocado dip, Healthy Snack, Homemade Dip, Roasted tomatoes, vegetarian
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