התמונה להמחשה בלבדCottage Cheese and Caramelised Onion Dip
Cooking With KidsControlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. A rich, velvety spread that harmoniously blends the deep sweetness of slow-cooked caramelised onions with the subtle zest of roasted garlic, offering a complex profile in every bite.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 5
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
1Heat an oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2Set the head of garlic, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and drizzle olive oil over it.
3Add the sliced onions to the pan, sprinkle with olive oil and water, and mix to coat.
4Season with thick salt and place the onions in the centre of the pan.
5Bake for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes; it is ready when the onions are golden and soft.
6Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes, then squeeze the garlic cloves from the skins.
7Crush the garlic into the pasta and finely chop the onions, and mix in a bowl.
8Scrape the lemon peel over the mixture and squeeze the juice from half the lemon into a blender.
9Add the cottage cheese, crème fraîche, remaining olive oil and water to the blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
10Combine the blender mixture with the onion mixture, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
11Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with ground pepper, and serve with potato chips.
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic, top cut to expose cloves
- 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 680 g mixed onions (sweet, yellow, red), thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
- 1 lemon
- 340 g full-fat cottage cheese
- 30 g crème fraîche
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
- Potato crisps for serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 117
- Protein
- 4.7g
- Carbs
- 18.7g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- High-speed blender Ninja Vitamix
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Age 9+
Confident cook
- Read the steps
- Portion and shape
Adults only
Grown-up task
- Use heat
- Handle sharp tools
Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.
Skills Kids Practice
- Following instructions
- Fine motor skills
- Counting
- Teamwork
A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.
Chef tips
Try adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives for an enhanced flavour.
Culinary reasoning
Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. A rich, velvety spread that harmoniously blends the deep sweetness of slow-cooked caramelised onions with the subtle zest of roasted garlic, offering a complex profile in every bite.
