Easy Butternut Squash Dip (with Roasted Garlic & Thyme)
This creamy vegan Butternut Squash Dip with roasted garlic and sage is a rich, sweet, and savory appetizer perfect for entertaining. A must-have dish at your next holiday gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic
- 3 shallots quartered
- 1 1/2 cups roasted butternut squash purée
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 sprigs thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- neutral oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Roast your aromatics
- Preheat your oven to 400F degrees.
- Slice the top of your garlic head off to expose just the tops of the garlic cloves. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper and wrap tightly in aluminum foil.
- Toss your quartered shallots in a touch of oil, salt and pepper and wrap in foil as well. Bake both your garlic and shallots in the oven for about 25 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Assemble the dip
- In a food processor or blender, add squash purée, tahini, thyme (stems removed) and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Squeeze the garlic out of the head into the food processor and add your roasted shallots.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of your processor or blender unit as needed. If you'd like to get it extra creamy, you can also stream in olive oil as you process until desired texture is achieved.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper, and enjoy!
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Secrets to Success
You can buy pre-made squash puree, or make your own. If you’re going to make your own, you’ll need a baking sheet, a large butternut squash, a little oil, and salt.- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut the squash in half lengthwise and de-seed.
- Drizzle the halves with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- Roast flesh side down for 45-60 minutes until fork tender.
- Scoop out the flesh and place it into a blender. Blend on high until a smooth and creamy texture is achieved. Add a little water or veggie broth if too thick.
Serving, Storage, & Make Ahead Tips
Serve this dip as a pre-dinner appetizer to keep guests from getting too peckish. I like to serve this butternut dip with:- Simple Sourdough Discard Crackers (vegan, gluten free)
- Healthy Vegan Cheez Its (gluten-free, oil free, high protein)
- Fresh veggie sticks like carrots, celery, and endive
- Pita bread, pita crackers, or naan bread (or another crusty bread)