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03 January 2013,03:07 by
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HEAVENLY GARLIC DIP WITH CRUDITES

Serves :
4

Preparation Time :
15 minutes

Cooking Time :
30 minutes

Preparation Method :

  • Separate the bulbs of garlic into individual cloves. Place them on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 200°C / 400°F / Gas mark 6 for 8 - 10 minutes. Leave to cool for a few minutes.
  • Peel the garlic cloves, and then chop them finely.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan or frying pan (skillet) and add the chopped garlic and chopped onion. Fry gently for 8 - 10 minutes until softened. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Mix the lemon juice, tahini and parsley into the garlic mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small heatproof bowl and keep warm at one side of the barbecue.
  • Serve with fresh vegetable crudités, chunks of French bread or warm pitta (pocket) breads.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 bulbs garlic
  • 6 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper

To serve

  • Fresh vegetable crudités
  • French bread or warmed pitta (pocket) breads

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