Name: Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Dip with Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 500 g cauliflower, approx. 1 small cauliflower (roughly chopped); 2 large garlic cloves (peeled); 6 tbsp Skyr/low fat yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 4 tbsp vegetable oil (I used cold pressed rapeseed); 1½ tsp maple syrup; Fine sea salt and pepper to taste

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This low fat healthy creamy roasted cauliflower dip is rich, deliciously tangy and full of goodness. The cauliflower is roasted along with the garlic, then blended along with other ingredients until velvety smooth.

Creamy roasted cauliflower dip with garlic and skyr is my new favourite way of enjoying cauliflower! This dip really surpassed my expectations. There are no spices or herbs and essentially only 5 ingredients, yet the overall flavour is rich and just delicious!

Cauliflower dip ingredients

I used Skyr in this recipe for its nutritional value as well as rich creamy texture. Skyr is a fermented Icelandic dairy product, high in protein ans calcium (super good for you!) that’s naturally fat free. So it’s a great source of lean healthy protein. It's a bit like Greek yogurt, thick and creamy, but without the fat. A bit like quark, too, but not as acidic. Better. And it’s fantastic in dips! (Check out this low fat homemade ranch dip I made using Skyr!).

If, however, you can’t get Skyr or prefer to use Greek yogurt, or another thick yogurt, that’s fine too.

I also added a little maple syrup for sweetness but you can use honey or agave syrup if you prefer.

How to prepare the cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower releases loads of flavour you would never get if it was cooked or steamed. Roasting adds a subtle caramel effect, which adds depth and flavour to the cauliflower. It’s also very easy to do.

Simply chop the cauliflower into chunks (both the florets as well as the tough middle), season and coat in 2 tablespoons of oil, then roast for 20 minutes. (I also used this method in my spiced roasted cauliflower salad).

For this dip recipe I decided to roast the garlic (peeled, whole) along with the cauliflower. Roasted garlic is SO delicious, a lot less sharp than raw, with a bit of sweetness to it, perfect in this cauliflower dip recipe.

If you are really pressed for time you can roast the cauliflower and garlic ahead (the night before) and put the dip together the next day. What’s more this dip tastes just as delicious and fresh the next day so you can make the dip ahead too. Keep it in the fridge in an air tight container. When you are ready to serve it garnish with herbs/nuts/seeds and a drizzle of oil.

What oil to use to make cauliflower dip

When it comes to dips, salads, making pesto or any other recipe that require using raw oil my oil of choice tends to be rapeseed. I use cold pressed rapeseed oil which has a mild, sweet, slightly nutty flavour and a gorgeous yellow colour. If you can’t get this oil you can use another good quality vegetable oil, such as soybean oil, or perhaps peanut oil. I don’t recommend olive oil as it can be overpowering and can make the dip bitter.

How to make this dip super creamy

To make this dip super creamy I recommend using a powerful blender. If you use a stick blender your dip will be smooth but not velvety smooth. Nor will it be light, fluffy and super creamy. Only a high speed, powerful blender can produce this fantastic effect. And the difference is really incredible.

Top tips

You can roast the cauliflower and garlic ahead and once cooled cover and refrigerate overnight.
Use a high speed blender for a velvety smooth, creamy texture.
This dip tastes just as delicious the next day so you can refrigerate it, covered, for up to 2 days.
Not suitable for freezing.

Toppings and serving suggestions

You can garnish this garlic cauliflower dip with freshly chopped chives, roasted crushed nuts and/or seeds. Drizzle with a little oil before serving. Serve with crackers, vegetable or bread sticks or pita bread. This dip tastes fantastic with baked chicken fingers or yogurt marinated chicken.

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If you make this roasted cauliflower dip I'd love to know how it turned out for you. Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

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