Creamy Tomato, Courgette & Basil Dip – 25-Minute Recipe
A velvety summer dip that blends ripe tomatoes, fresh courgette, and aromatic basil into a creamy, savory spread. Bright lemon zest and nutritional yeast add a tangy lift, while plant‑based cream cheese keeps it indulgent yet light. Perfect for toasted ciabatta, sandwiches, or a quick pasta sauce.
Recipe by muttipomodorouk· Structured by ReelsMeals
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25 min estimated total time for 6 servings.
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Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tins whole plum tomatoes
- 1 small shallot
- 2 large garlic
- 1 medium courgette
- small bunch basil stalks
- small bunch basileaves
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 7 1/10 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 lemon lemon zest
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- ciabatta
Instructions
- 1Drain the canned plum tomatoes, reserving the juices, and set the juices aside for later use.
- 2Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add the 4 tbsp olive oil, allowing it to shimmer.
- 3Add the peeled tomatoes, finely diced shallot, minced garlic, roughly chopped courgette, and the finely chopped basil stalks to the pan.
- 4Stir in the nutritional yeast and dried oregano, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- 5Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–5 minutes until the aromatics are fragrant.
- 6Cover the pan with a lid and let the vegetables steam for an additional 2–3 minutes to soften the courgette.
- 7Reduce the heat to low, then add the plant‑based cream cheese, picked basil leaves, lemon zest, and about 2 tbsp of the reserved tomato juice.
- 8Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash the mixture until it reaches a thick, saucy consistency; continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- 9Remove the pan from the heat and let the dip cool for 2 minutes.
- 10While the dip cools, slice the ciabatta and toast the slices in a separate pan or under a broiler until golden.
- 11Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle a little extra‑virgin olive oil on top, and garnish with extra chopped basil and a pinch of lemon zest.
- 12Serve the dip warm with the toasted ciabatta slices.
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Reserve tomato juice
Drain the canned plum tomatoes but set the juices aside for later use.
Steam courgette under a lid
Cover the pan after initial cooking and let the vegetables steam for 2–3 minutes to soften the courgette.
Mash after adding cream cheese
After adding cream cheese, basil leaves, lemon zest and reserved juice, mash the mixture and continue cooking 3–5 minutes.
Cool briefly before serving
Remove the pan from heat and let the dip cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a serving bowl.
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- How long does it take to make Creamy Tomato, Courgette & Basil Dip?
- About 25 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Creamy Tomato, Courgette & Basil Dip recipe make?
- This recipe makes 6 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Creamy Tomato, Courgette & Basil Dip recipe come from?
- It was shared by muttipomodorouk on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.