Fire Feta
User Reviews
5
Fire Feta
Description
This recipe combines block feta cheese, known for its salty and tangy flavor, with roasted red bell peppers and raw garlic to create a creamy yet textured dip. The ingredients are pulsed in a food processor to retain some chunkiness rather than becoming fully smooth. Cayenne pepper is added incrementally to adjust heat according to preference.
The dip is typically served chilled, garnished with chopped chives for a mild onion-like freshness and color contrast. It pairs well with a variety of raw or lightly cooked vegetables such as green beans, radishes, baby zucchini, bell pepper strips, carrots, and other crudités, making it a colorful centerpiece for a vegetable platter.
Once prepared, the dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoyed over several days, maintaining its flavors and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound feta cheese sold in brine, block, made with sheep's milk
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1/4 pound red bell pepper roasted
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper more or less to taste
garnish
- chives chopped
Instructions
- Cut the feta in large chunks and add to the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic. Add the red peppers and process until mostly creamy, but still retaining a little texture. I like to pulse the machine for more control.
- Add the cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon at a time until it's just right for your taste.
- Dip can be put in an airtight container and refrigerated for several days.
- Serve garnished with chopped chives.
- Place a bowl of dip in the center of a large platter and arrange crudité around it. I used: French green beans, yellow pepper strips, radishes, baby zucchini, baby scallions, endive, red bell pepper strips, baby cucumber, baby carrots, purple cauliflower, golden beets, and watermelon radish.
Notes
- Use block feta cheese made from sheep's milk for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of heat in the dip.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container to keep the dip fresh for several days.
- Serve with a variety of fresh raw vegetables to complement the peppery and creamy flavors.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
