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Tofu, Roasted Garlic & Preserved Lemon Dip (Vegan and Gluten Free)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 506
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg silken tofu firm (my store carries only one brand, Mori Nu Lite which is 12.3oz)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for roasting garlic
  • ½ bulb about 6-10 cloves garlic
  • ½ a preserved lemon minced (rind only)
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • sea salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. On a sheet of tin foil (big enough to form a pouch) lay the peeled cloves of garlic. Pour over a small amount of extra virgin olive oil and season with some salt.
  2. Fold tin foil into a pouch, completely covering the cloves. Set pouch on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes or until cloves are golden brown and completely softened. Set aside.
  3. Place all ingredients (including garlic) into a food processor and blend until completely smooth.
  4. Chill for at least two hours before serving.
  5. Perfect with triangles of soft pita or tortilla chips. Also good with crunchy vegetables!

Notes

To reduce fat and overall calories in this recipe, try replacing the oil with a little yogurt or buttermilk.