Mediterranean Sun Dried Tomato Dip

Boursin Sun Dried tomato dip in black bowl.

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5 from 1 vote

Mediterranean Sun Dried Tomato Dip

Creamy garlic infused Boursin cheese topped with sun dried tomatoes, roasted chickpeas and olives!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: cups

Calories: 327kcal

Author: Anecia Hero

Ingredients

2 5.3 oz. pkgs. Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread See recipe notes
8 oz. jar Sun Dried tomatoes in oil with garlic and seasonings
Reserved sun dried tomato oil
½ teaspoon minced shallot
2 cloves fresh garlic
3 tablespoons milk, 2% or whole
1 15.5 oz. can Garbanzo beans (or chickpeas)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried, ground Italian seasonings
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4-5 Spanish olives stuffed with pimento (garnish);
1 tablespoon minced roasted red pepper (garnish)
fresh basil and parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉; drain and rinse a can or Garbanzo beans or chickpeas; place them in a medium mixing bowl; lightly season with olive oil and kosher salt; place on unprepared baking sheet; bake on middle rack 14-20 minutes, turning after about 10 minutes; bake until light golden brown; remove from oven and set aside.
1 15.5 oz. can Garbanzo beans (or chickpeas), 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
In a medium mixing bowl, combine Boursin cheese and milk; combine until smooth; transfer cheese mixture to serving bowl
2 5.3 oz. pkgs. Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread, 3 tablespoons milk, 2% or whole
Drain sun dried tomatoes, reserving the oil. Place tomatoes, garlic cloves and shallot in food processor; pulse 6-10 times until pureed; transfer to small saucepan on low heat
8 oz. jar Sun Dried tomatoes in oil with garlic and seasonings, 2 cloves fresh garlic, ½ teaspoon minced shallot
Add 2 tablespoons of the reserved tomato oil, italian seasonings, salt and pepper to the tomato mixture; cook on low 5 minutes or until the garlic and shallot is tender; spoon tomato mixture over Boursin cheese
1 teaspoon dried, ground Italian seasonings, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, Reserved sun dried tomato oil
Top with toasted Garbanzo beans; Garnish with sliced Spanish olives, a few pieces of roasted red pepper, chopped parsley, basil, a drizzle of the reserved tomato oil and crushed red pepper flakes (optional); serve with warm bread
4-5 Spanish olives stuffed with pimento (garnish); , 1 tablespoon minced roasted red pepper (garnish), fresh basil and parsley (for garnish) , Reserved sun dried tomato oil

Notes

Make this in advance if you like. To reheat, pop it into the microwave for about 30 seconds.

Boursin and Aloquette are brands of Gournay cheese, usually found in the deli section of your grocer. You can use either brand for this dip.

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