Spicy Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
10 mins
-
Servings
24
-
Calories
94 kcal
-
Course
Condiments
-
Cuisine
American
Spicy Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
Description
This Spicy Feta Dip starts in a food processor where the feta cheese, ricotta, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh thyme, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper are pulsed until smooth and creamy. The mixture offers a lush texture balancing sharpness from the feta and mildness from the ricotta, enhanced by herbal and spicy notes.
Diced roasted red pepper is folded into the dip, adding sweetness and a slight smoky flavor that contrasts with the spiciness. Ground black pepper is added to taste to round out the seasoning. The dip is chilled before serving, allowing flavors to meld.
Before serving, an additional drizzle of olive oil tops the dip, which is presented alongside pita bread wedges or chips and kalamata olives for garnish, providing various textures and complementary Mediterranean flavors. This versatile dip works well as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 pound ricotta cheese whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- lemon juice of one
- 1 tablespoon thyme fresh chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 red bell pepper jarred or homemade, large roasted
- black pepper to taste
- pita bread cut into wedges, or pita chips
- kalamata olives for garnish
Instructions
- Using a food processor, pulse the feta, ricotta, garlic, oil, lemon juice, herbs and crushed red pepper together until smooth.
- Drain and dice the roasted red pepper.
- Scoop the mixture into a bowl. Fold in the red pepper and ground black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil on top and serve with pita wedges and olives.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 94 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 94kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
