Name: Roast Capsicum and Caramelised Onion Dip
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 red capsicum quartered; 1 onion finely chopped; 1 garlic clove finely chopped; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 2 tbs red wine vinegar; 2 tbs thyme finely chopped; 1/2 lemon juiced; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 parsley chopped *to decorate; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 pita bread *to serve; 1 mixed vegetables *to serve

by charvey08 Last updated on 07/09/2019

Much tastier than a bought one. - charvey08

Ingredients

1 red capsicum quartered
1 onion finely chopped
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tbs red wine vinegar
2 tbs thyme finely chopped
1/2 lemon juiced
1/2 cup sour cream
1 parsley chopped *to decorate
2 tsp olive oil
1 pita bread *to serve
1 mixed vegetables *to serve

Method

Step 1

Place capsicum under grill, skin side up. Grill for 4-5 minutes until skins are charred.
Step 2

Remove and place in plastic bag, seal and leave to sweat for 15 minutes to loosen skins. Peel and chop. Allow to cool completely.
Step 3

In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until softened.
Step 4

Reduce to a low heat, add garlic and fennel and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until fragrant and onion is light golden brown.
Step 5

Add vinegar and thyme, cook stirring for 2-3 minutes, until vinegar has evaporated. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool completely.
Step 6

In a food processor, add cooled onion mixture, roasted capsicum and lemon juice. Process until combined. Stir in sour cream.
Step 7

Cover and chill.
Step 8

Garnish dip with chopped parsley, drizzle with olive oil and serve with pita chips and / or vegetables, with lemon wedges to squeeze over.