Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
Creamy Whipped Feta Dip is a quick and easy appetizer made with salty feta and thick Greek yogurt, perfect for pairing with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Feta and Yogurt Base
- 8 ounces block quality feta drained
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 unit lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil more as needed
Seasoning and Toppings
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2-3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts optional
- 1-2 tablespoons crushed pistachios optional
Instructions
Making the Dip
- In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade, combine the feta, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Blend, and while the processor is running, drizzle olive oil through the top opening, until the feta is whipped to a smooth mixture.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving plate. With the back of your spoon, smooth the top of the feta, making an indentation in the middle (or a 'well'). Pour a bit of olive oil all over the feta, then top with the Aleppo pepper, fresh herbs, and nuts.
- Serve with pita chips or pita wedges.
Notes
Serve whipped feta with pita chips or your favorite veggies. You can change the seasonings and toppings to your liking. Dukkah and bits of Preserved lemons are great to add on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 139.7kcalCarbohydrates: 4.1gProtein: 10.8gFat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 3.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21.5mgSodium: 353.3mgPotassium: 58.9mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2.2gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 2.5mgCalcium: 34.8mgIron: 0.3mg
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