Garlic Walnut Dip

Name: Garlic Walnut Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Dip
Ingredients: 3 slices whole wheat bread, toasted; 1/4 cup walnuts; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves; salt and pepper

Submitted by Rita1652

"This unusual, very inexpensive, quick, and easy dip or sauce uses whole wheat toast crumbs and walnuts for body. The flavor comes from our favorite--garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. It can be used as a sauce for fish or spooned over slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. Serve it in a small bowl surrounded by red pepper and zucchini strips. Top it with chopped toasted walnuts or parsley. Imagine you are in Greece!"

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photo by Artandkitchen

Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 1 Dip

ingredients

3 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
¹⁄₄ cup walnuts
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
³⁄₄ cup water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
salt and pepper

directions

Place the toast in a food processor and process into fine crumbs, with the motor running, add the walnuts and garlic and process until they are ground fine.
Add the remaining ingredients with the motor running and process until smooth, adding more water if the mixture seems too thick.
Scrape the mixture into a bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately ot it will turn dark in color.

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Reviews

mmMMmm, this is delicious. I didn't have a lemon so I used a lime and didn't have the greenery either. I think next time, I might use a few more walnuts but even with the substitution and lack of ingredient, this is really tasty. For those who already have crumbs made up, it's about 1/4 cup for each slice of bread. I used a cup so that's probably why I needed more walnuts, duh. Thanks for posting it. GladyRuth

GladyRuth
Such a refreshing flavor and simple to whir together! I served with veggie burgers and it was perfect!

Wish I Could Cook
I%u2019ve served this fantastic walnut garlic dip on baked potatoes with grilled chicken and the Mediterranean Mixed Pepper Salad by Wigal. <br/>We found your recipe fantastic. I%u2019m sure we will do this again as this can be used in many different ways.<br/>Prepared for Veggie Swap 29 ~ December 2010 ~ Official Swap Thread

Artandkitchen
Made this for a friend of mine with no time, who wanted something a bit different to take to a dip & dipper party! She & the other party-goers LOVED THIS DIP, & I know it's good, 'cause I had a taste! Will be making this again in a week or so for my own guests! Thanks for sharing your unusual recipe! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the Please Review My Recipe cooking game]

Sydney Mike
I made this, this morning. It is a very nice dip. If you love a strong garlic flavor, this recipe is for you! It reminds me of a mock hummus. I think pita wedges would go excellent with this. I am using it with veggies. I also want to try this recipe again using baked garlic cloves. I used my homemade sour doughbread too. It was a very tasty dip. I'm sure it will get even better as it ages and the flavors meld more. All in all Excellent!

michEgan