Garlic Dipping Sauce for Bread
Elevate your bread-dipping experience with this irresistible Garlic Dipping Sauce for Bread—a simple yet flavorful accompaniment bursting with Mediterranean charm. Made with the bold essence of freshly minced garlic and high-quality extra virgin olive oil, this warm and aromatic sauce is infused with zesty lemon juice, freshly chopped parsley, and a hint of salt and pepper. For those who crave a little kick, a dash of crushed red pepper flakes adds a subtle heat. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy recipe pairs perfectly with warm crusty bread, focaccia, or breadsticks, making it an ideal appetizer or side dish for any gathering. Luxuriously rich, herbaceous, and tangy, this garlic dipping sauce transforms the simplest bread into a gourmet delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Peel the garlic cloves and finely mince them or use a garlic press to extract the maximum flavor.
In a small saucepan, pour the extra virgin olive oil and add the minced garlic.
Place the saucepan over low heat and gently warm the olive oil for about 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to let the garlic burn; it should soften and infuse the oil with its aroma.
Once done, remove the saucepan from heat and let the garlic oil cool slightly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to a small bowl or serving dish.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. If you'd like a bit of heat, add the crushed red pepper flakes as well.
Slowly pour the warm garlic-infused olive oil into the bowl, mixing all the ingredients until well combined.
Transfer the dipping sauce to a serving dish and serve with warm crusty bread, focaccia, or breadsticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.2 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1188 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
