Capsicum and sun-dried tomato dip
This capsicum and sun-dried tomato dip is a flavourful vegetarian starter, blended velvety smooth in the Thermomix TM7. Sweet roasted capsicum pairs with intense sun-dried tomatoes, creamy cashews and salty Parmesan. The TM7 grinds the cashews and Parmesan to a fine base, then blends everything into a silky dip in minutes — ideal with crusty bread, crackers or vegetable sticks.
About this recipe
Capsicum and sun-dried tomato dip Thermomix TM7 style is the kind of quick party starter that disappears within minutes of hitting the table. Searching for easy dip recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers a deep Mediterranean flavour from just a handful of ingredients: sweet roasted capsicum, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, a garlic clove, salty Parmesan and raw cashews that transform into a surprisingly creamy base. The TM7 handles every step in a single bowl — the cashews and Parmesan are ground fine first, garlic is chopped in seconds, then olive oil and vinegar are blended through until the mixture turns velvety and scoopable. It works brilliantly for drinks parties, barbecue sides, lunchboxes or a festive aperitif platter, and it tastes even better after a short rest in the fridge while the flavours meld.
Preparation tips
- For a thicker, spreadable dip, drain the sun-dried tomatoes well on kitchen paper before adding them, and add the olive oil gradually through the lid opening so you control the consistency exactly.
- Let the dip rest in the fridge for an hour before serving; the cashews absorb moisture and the sun-dried tomato flavour deepens noticeably. Serve at room temperature with toasted sourdough or grissini.
- If you prefer a milder dip for children, roast the garlic clove first or use half a clove. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the capsicum and balances the salty Parmesan.
Recipe variations
- Vegan version: replace the Parmesan with two tablespoons of nutritional yeast and a pinch of sea salt. The cashews still give the dip its creamy body, and the nutritional yeast adds the savoury, cheesy depth the Parmesan normally provides.
- Festive red variant: add half a roasted chilli and a teaspoon of smoked paprika for a smoky, warming version, then garnish with extra chopped cashews and a drizzle of olive oil — a striking centrepiece for a Christmas or New Year aperitif board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds raw cashews into a flour-fine base that makes this dip irresistibly creamy. [Grinding]
- Quick chopping - The Thermomix chops the garlic clove uniformly in seconds, with no sticky fingers or knife needed. [Chopping]
- Weighing directly - Add olive oil and vinegar straight into the mixing bowl while the TM7 scale shows exact amounts. [Weighing]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends capsicum and sun-dried tomatoes into a velvety, lump-free dip in one run. [Mixing]
- Gentle heat - Brief heating in the Thermomix melds the Parmesan and tomato flavours into a warm, party-ready spread. [Heating]
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese
- garlic clove
- sun-dried tomatoes
- red capsicum
- raw unsalted cashews
- olive oil
- white vinegar