Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
By Suzy Karadsheh
Category
Appetizer & Mezze
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
6
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
5 Minutes
Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this Creamy Whipped Feta is made with salty feta and thick Greek yogurt. Pair it with pita chips or fresh vegetables for a quick and easy appetizer. Be sure to check out ideas for how to use this dip as a bed to other delicious toppings!
Ingredients
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8 ounces block quality feta, drained
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3/4 cup Greek yogurt
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1 lemon zest
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
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1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or red pepper flakes (to your taste)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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2-3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, optional
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1-2 tablespoons crushed pistachios, optional
Directions
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.
Recipe Note
- 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. You can also use it as a creamy bed for things like roasted tomatoes or roasted broccoli.
- Leftovers and storage: Plain whipped feta (with no toppings) should be stored in the fridge in a tight-lid container. It should keep for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories 140, Saturated Fat 3.4 grams, Trans Fat 0.1 grams, Potassium 58.9 milligrams, Vitamin A 7.1 milligrams, Iron 0.3 milligrams, Carbs 4.1 grams, Polyunsaturated Fat 500 milligrams, Cholesterol 21.5 milligrams, Fiber 0.3 grams, Vitamin C 2.5 milligrams, Protein 10.8 grams, Monounsaturated Fat 3400 milligrams, Sodium 353.3 milligrams, Sugar 2.2 grams, Calcium 34.8 milligrams