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Trader Joe's Lentil Bruschetta Feta Dip
Trader Joe's Lentil Bruschetta Feta Dip is a quick and easy throw-together idea that is great for cookouts, game nights, parties, or even a light lunch! The original version uses just three Trader Joe's products (lentils, bruschetta sauce, and feta cheese), but this one breaks things down just a bit more to take advantage of garden fresh summer tomatoes when they are in season.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 205 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dip
- 1 lb. package steamed lentils
- 4-5 diced Roma tomatoes
- 12 large fresh basil leaves sliced into thin strips
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups crumbled feta
For serving
- sliced baguette
- crackers
- sliced cucumbers
- flat pretzels or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Set aside a small handful of the diced tomatoes, a few of the basil leaf strips, and a tablespoon or two of the feta cheese.
- Chop the tomatoes and mince the garlic. Slice the basil leaves into thin strips by stacking the leaves and rolling them like a cigar. Then use a sharp knife to slice them, known as a "chiffonade".
- Combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Toss to combine.
- Add the lentils and feta, then stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the reserved tomatoes, basil, and feta.
- Serve with sliced baguette, crackers, sliced cucumbers, flat pretzels, or tortilla chips.
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Notes
- Lentils: Trader Joe's and Melissa's Produce both make steamed lentils that work great, but you can buy 8 ounces of uncooked lentils and steam them yourself if you prefer.
- Easy version: If you want to skip making your own bruschetta, you can just use a container of Trader Joe's bruschetta along with the lentils and feta for a 3-ingredient version.
- Basil: If your leaves are small, you may need more like 20 leaves.
Nutrition Information
Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
713mg
(30%)
Potassium
318mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.