**Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread: A Culinary Symphony of Sun-Kissed Flavors**
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with roasted garlic and sun-dried tomato spread, a delectable creation born from the fusion of sun-kissed tomatoes and aromatic roasted garlic. This vibrant spread boasts a symphony of flavors, textures, and versatility that will transform your culinary experiences. With two tantalizing recipes to choose from – one for a zesty roasted garlic spread and another for a delectable sun-dried tomato spread – you'll embark on a culinary journey that's both simple and incredibly flavorful. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, these spreads are guaranteed to elevate your culinary creations and leave your taste buds dancing with delight. From bruschetta and crostini to sandwiches and wraps, these vibrant spreads will add a pop of color and a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will ignite your senses and leave you craving more.
GARLIC ROASTED TOMATO SPREAD
These slow-roasted tomatoes make a tasty addition to any sandwich, or a simple appetizer when spread on crostini.
Provided by Allrecipes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Arrange tomatoes, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle garlic, oregano, sugar, and salt evenly atop.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn tomatoes over and roast until caramelized and very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Transfer tomato mixture to a blender or food processor; puree until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
ROASTED GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
You will not BELIEVE the flavor of this spread till you try it! It creates a taste explosion in your mouth and makes you think you're in sunny Greece. Serve with crackers or pita crisps.
Provided by Semra22
Categories Spreads
Time 40m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To roast the garlic: Cut top 1/4" off the heads, place on foil and drizzle with olive oil. Enclose in the foil and bake at 350 till soft, about 30 - 40 minutes.
- Let garlic cool a bit and squeeze the pulp out of the cut-off top into a bowl. Beat with the cheeses and oregano till smooth.
- Drain and chop the tomatoes, and add with the walnuts to mixture, stir.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, 24 hours is best to blend flavors.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
Steps:
- Puree the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, red pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Serve at room temperature.
GARLIC-SUN-DRIED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA
Steps:
- Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Cut off the top inch of 2 heads of garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and roast 1 hour at 400 degrees F. Squeeze the garlic out of its skin and mash. Meanwhile, fry sage leaves in olive oil until crisp. Spread softened butter on the toast rounds. Top with the roasted garlic, sliced sun-dried tomatoes, the fried sage and sea salt.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GARLIC DIP
Try the Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Dip, a bright and creamy dip that's bursting with flavors. With a total of 16 servings to our Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Dip recipe, it's perfect for sharing with friends and family. And that's a plus, because this dip is too good to keep to yourself!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Holiday & Special Occasion Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix ingredients until blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 0.9877 g
SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
I use this tomato-based spread in place of jelly on toast and bagels. My favorite is spreading it on tomato-basil bagels. I usually place 1/2 the spread in the refrigerator, and freeze the remainder for later use.
Provided by Don Ondersma II
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender or food processor, mix tomato paste, basil, olive oil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, white sugar and garlic salt. Blend to the consistency of a spreadable paste. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 367.6 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
25 WAYS TO COOK WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
These recipes with sun-dried tomatoes are as good as it gets! From chicken to pasta to pizza, these tasty tomatoes add so much flavor to any meal.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a sun-dried tomato dish in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
ROASTED GARLIC & TOMATO SPREAD
Bold flavors and a creamy consistency make this spread a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm or chilled with pita chips, crackers or breads. -Tara McDonald, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush each with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Place garlic and tomatoes in a foil-lined 9-in. square baking pan. Brush tomatoes with remaining oil., Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until garlic is softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes; squeeze garlic into a small bowl. Drain any liquid from tomatoes; chop and add to garlic. Stir in the cream cheese, Italian seasoning and salt. Serve with your favorite crackers or snack breads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ROASTED TOMATOES WITH GARLIC
Delicious side dish with pasta or throw it on your salad for a perfect addition.
Provided by Jodi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a piece of aluminum foil over a baking sheet.
- Place the tomatoes and garlic into a mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the grape tomatoes in the preheated oven until the skins pop and start to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 9.4 mg
ROASTED GARLIC, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND WHITE BEAN DIP
Prepare a day ahead; bring to room temperature before serving. Serve on bagel chips or pita chips garnished with rosemary sprigs. Cooking Light.
Provided by Barbell Bunny
Categories Beans
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cup servings dip, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Remove white papery skin from garlic head. Do not peel or separate the cloves.
- Wrap head in foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes; cool for 10 minutes.
- Separate cloves. Squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins.
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add tomatoes.
- Cover and removed from heat.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
- Drain tomatoes in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup liquid.
- Place garlic pulp, tomatoes, 1/4 cup reserved liquid, oil, and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 1274.4, Carbohydrate 69.9, Fiber 18.8, Sugar 18.9, Protein 22.6
BEST EVER ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE
A Rich Intense Sauce filled with sweet red peppers, sweet onions, earthy mushrooms, savory herbs and of course creamy roasted garlic. Don't hesitate with the garlic use it all. A foundation for so many yummy dishes - pizzas, pasta, chicken, and fish, or use in a Parmesan dish of choice.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan saute the onion, peppers, and mushrooms in the olive oil over medium-high heat until soft and lightly golden, 7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the sherry, add the salt, brown sugar, pepper flakes, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, parsley, basil, the tomatoes, stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mash the roasted garlic cloves.
- Add the roasted garlic and stir to combine. Continue to simmer for 30 minutes. Add fresh basil. Serve over pasta of choice.
- For a smooth sauce use in immersion blender.
EGGPLANT AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD
Provided by Ian Knauer
Categories Tomato Vegetarian Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Eggplant Healthy Potluck Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
- Cut off and discard top of garlic head to expose cloves. Brush top of head with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap garlic in foil and roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Cool to warm, then squeeze garlic cloves from skins into a small bowl, discarding skins.
- Meanwhile, cut eggplant into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large colander. Let drain 30 minutes. Squeeze eggplant in a kitchen towel to remove liquid.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté one third of eggplant until browned and tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cook remaining eggplant in olive oil in same manner (in 2 batches), transferring to bowl.
- Add 1 cup cooked eggplant to garlic and coarsely mash together. Stir into remaining eggplant with sun-dried tomatoes (without tomato oil), parsley, basil, lemon juice, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with salt and drizzle with tomato oil.
- What to drink:
- Artezin Mendocino Zinfandel '07 or Château de Chamirey Mercurey Rouge '07
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes are a key ingredient in this spread, so it's important to use the best quality tomatoes you can find.
- Roast the garlic well: Roasting the garlic mellows its flavor and makes it sweeter. Be sure to roast the garlic until it is soft and golden brown.
- Use a good quality olive oil: The olive oil in this spread helps to carry the flavors of the tomatoes and garlic. Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best results.
- Season to taste: The amount of salt and pepper you need will depend on your personal preferences. Be sure to taste the spread before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately or store: This spread can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you are storing the spread, be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.
Conclusion:
This roasted garlic and sun-dried tomato spread is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It can be spread on sandwiches and crackers, used as a dip for vegetables, or even added to pasta dishes. It is also a great way to use up leftover roasted garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. So next time you have some extra roasted garlic or sun-dried tomatoes, be sure to try this spread. You won't be disappointed!
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