Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
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This dip takes a few minutes to prepare and it will become one of your favorites.
Author: Lemons & Anchovies
Recipe type: Dip
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- ¾ cup packed sun-dried tomatoes with the oil it came in
- 7 cloves roasted garlic (or 2 cloves raw)
- 3 anchovy fillets
- ½ cup olive oil (you can add more for a thinner dip)
- 1-2 pinches kosher salt
- 1 pinch of sugar (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for serving and for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the sun-dried tomatoes (without draining the oil as you spoon it out of the jar), roasted garlic and anchovy fillets in the bowl of a food processor and process for several seconds. The mixture won't be completely smooth but the tomato pieces should be very fine and the garlic and anchovies completely blended in.
- I like this dip warmed a little so I transferred the mixture to a small saucepan and heated over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to suit your taste. I also decided to add a pinch of sugar as I heated the mixture up just to add more depth to the tomatoes but you don't have to do this.
- Turn off the heat, transfer to a bowl and stir in the olive oil. Serve with warm, crusty bread. The fresh basil leaves added on top add a fresh layer of flavor that I also recommend.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I know what you mean. There was a restaurant at the end of our neighborhood that opened up and every time we went by we’d say, “we need to go there and support them.” We mustn’t have been the only ones to say that because in a few months they were closed. Now there’s an Indian restaurant there but we haven’t been to that one either. I will go this week.
In the meantime I’ll make this beautiful dip!
Greg says
I hate when a favorite restaurant closes. I do love this dip though. Anchovies make everything better.
Natalie says
Very nice pictures! Your dip looks amazing!
Joybee says
Great recipe! Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m always looking for new dip recipes for breads. I bet this would be a great base for pizza too. Pinned.
The Café Sucré Farine says
This sounds like it’s loaded with flavor with all the wonderful ingredients. I think I have everything so I will be giving this a try, can’t wait! 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love sun-dried tomatoes, this is my kind of dip! (Plus then I get to eat more bread ;)).
Vicki Bensinger says
I hate when that happens. Unfortunately with the economy the way it is so many restaurants have trouble surviving unless they have PR, food and atmosphere.
The recipe sounds wonderful. Don’t you just love it when you’re able to recreate a restaurant dish that’s spot on?
Beautiful photos and writing!
amelia from z tasty life says
the restaurant business is the toughest one, at failures ranging upwards of 75%… it’s definitively “risky business”. My husband I have so much fun recreating dishes we liked at restaurants, but it’s not easy. And I love that page in Bon Appetit where readers ask for copycat recipes. You seem to have done well, here with this dip. Must try.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
Sun dried vegetables are great aren’t they? I would to see this on some pasta, lightly dressed and with some basil.
Rosa says
A beautiful dip! Dried tomatoes are so versatile and delicious. I love the fact that you’ve used anchovies in this recipe.
Cheers,
Rosa
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
Aw so sad to hear about your favorite restaurants closing. We also don’t like it when it happens to us. But we are happy to finally have a Vietnamese one in the neighborhood. I am loving your tomato dip! The anchovies and sun-dried tomatoes sound great together.
sippitysup says
I don’t think it’s you (or me). But I too have noticed places that I like turn over. Partly because I love restaurants that I can walk to. But these particularly have a high turnover in my area. I’ve decided that’s a real estate jinx and not either one of us. GREG
Rowena @ Apron and Sneakers says
I do mine with just sun-dried tomatoes, oil & basil. Adding anchovies and a lot of garlic should give it a nice punch. I would like to try your version. Sounds and looks delicious! Are these the first set of pics from the camera? Beautiful Jean! My husband once spoke about a little Italian restaurant ran by an Italian couple in your area that he chanced upon years ago. He doesn’t remember the name but he said that he enjoyed the food and company of the owners so much. I wonder if it’s the same restaurant…
lemonsandanchovies says
Rowena, really? I’d love to know which restaurant it was. The one I refer to here was owned by a Japanese woman who lived and raised a family with an Italian husband in Italy.
I shake my head at struggling to figure out what this dip was made of. I should have just asked you! I’ll try it your way next time–would be a lot easier without having to use roasted garlic—and I loved having this topped with fresh basil. 🙂
Glad you like the pictures!
Suzanne Perazzini says
The dip looks rich and gorgeous and I love sundried tomatoes. Fingers crossed for the next restaurant you visit. LOL.
Rose from Magpie's Recipes says
Glad to hear we are not the only jinxes! there was a wonderful Afghani restaurant called Rumi that we loved, I even bought a bunch of Groupon coupons only to find out they were closing 🙁 then there was a Thai place that we went to a lot that closed down too. Guess its the economy. Sad that these gems can’t seem to survive. Glad you were able to recreate this awesome dip! Must try 🙂
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
Such a bummer when your favorite restaurant closes. It is like loosing an old friend. Glad you and hubby found a new one. Along with a fantastic new dip idea. I could eat this one ALL day long. Love it!!!!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I’m super excited to try this… just need to get my hands on some sun-dried tomatoes!
Patty says
Sorry about the restaurant closings;-( Good thing there are a few new ones opening to offer new dining opportunities 😉 The color of your dip is just outstanding, can’t wait to give it a try;-)
RavieNomNoms says
Um hello gorgeous! This is a great looking dip!! YUM
Erin says
I hate it when good restaurants close, and there are bad ones that people keep going to that stay open. This dip sounds fabulous! I love dipping bread in olive oil, but this would be a nice change.
Gorgeous pictures too!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
Yes! Anything with sundried tomatoes, anchovies, and roasted garlic = scrumptious!!!! And look at that vibrant deep red-orange shade…just lovely. Accompanied by that stunning baguette…I feel like I’m in the Mediterranean. Sigh…
Kankana says
love sun dried tomatoes. These can be used in so many ways, should try the dip sometime!
Magic of Spice says
I just happen to have some sun-dried tomatoes…and this looks like a good home for them 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Bagel, mocha, and sun dried tomatoes are my first 3 items that I got addicted when I came to the US in college days. Without parents around (for the first time), I remember I consumed them like crazy, yet I’m still in love with them. I for sure make this really really soon!!! With homemade bread you’ve been making… I know you are enjoying all kinds of dips! 😉
Kate@Diethood says
I hit “print” before even reading the post! LOVE THIS! Can’t wait to have it!
I hate it when a favorite spot closes… 🙁
Jeanette says
This sounds fantastic – one of my boys especially likes sundried tomatoes – saving this recipe to make for him.
Kristina says
I definitely need to try this dip – I love sun dried tomatoes, and this looks perfect!
we have a couple favorite restaurants where we feel at home, where they know us, begin pouring our drinks as we walk in the door, that kind of thing. it’s nice.
leora says
have you ever made it without the anchovy? will it still be good?
lemonsandanchovies says
Leora, I haven’t tried it without anchovies but I bet it would taste just fine without it. 🙂
Francesca says
Oh this is right up my alley. I love sun dried tomatoes and really, these kinds of spreads on bread, sandwiches, or by the spoonful. Looks like a great party food!