Christmas

Tofu, semi-dried tomato and basil dip

Author: Sally Travis

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This delicious, creamy vegetarian dip is perfect served with fresh vegetable crudités or breads and crackers.

Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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275g block silken tofu
½ cup semi-dried tomatoes
1 clove garlic
½ lemon, juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ cup fresh basil
salt and black pepper, to serve

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Instructions

1 Use a stick blender or food processor to blend all ingredients until well combined. Transfer to a small bowl, season to taste.

2 Serve immediately.

Serving suggestion

Fresh vegetable crudités or breads and crackers

Variations

Make it gluten free Check tofu is gluten free

HFG tip

Use silken tofu as it has a softer texture suitable for blending (firm tofu will crumble).
Semi-dried tomatoes are more moist than sun-dried tomatoes. Find them in the deli section at supermarkets.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 79cal

Kilojoules 330kJ

Protein 7g

Total fat 4g

–Saturated fat 4g

Carbohydrates 5g

–Sugars 2g

Dietary fibre 2g

Sodium 290mg

Calcium 90mg

Iron 4.5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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