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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1397 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 ounces block quality feta, drained
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, or red pepper flakes (to your 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
- 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.
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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. 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.
- Visit our Shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils and spices used in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
139.7kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
4.1g
(1%)
Protein
10.8g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3.4g
(17%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
21.5mg
(7%)
Sodium
353.3mg
(15%)
Potassium
58.9mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2.2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
34.8mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1397
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 139.7kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1g | 1% |
| Protein | 10.8g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21.5mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 353.3mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 58.9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 34.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.