Roasted Onion and Tomato Dip with Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 onion (peeled and cut into wedges)
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (large tablespoons)
• extra virgin olive oil (for roasting and garnishing)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• fresh basil (for garnishing)
• flaky salt (for the finishing touch)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. 2

   Place the peeled onion cut into wedges, the cherry tomatoes, and the 3 garlic cloves in a baking dish.

3. 3

   Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.

4. 4

   Bake at 180°C for 30 to 40 minutes until the vegetables are golden brown and tender.

5. 5

   Transfer the roasted vegetables to a blender beaker or food processor.

6. 6

   Add the 2 large tablespoons of cream cheese and blend until a creamy consistency is achieved.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve in a bowl, garnish with chopped fresh basil, an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and some flaky salt.

Notes

Serving with buttered toast is recommended. It is ideal as a quick appetizer for gatherings with friends.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• dip
• vegetarian
• tomatoes
• onion
• baked
• easy