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Whipped Feta Dip
This Whipped Feta Dip combines feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon, and dill to create a tasty and simple appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ lemon
- 2 cups crumbled feta (from a block in water (8 ounces ))
- ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus optional more for garnish)
- crushed red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- fresh dill (for garnish)
- Warmed pita bread cut into wedges (chips, or crudites, for dipping)
Instructions
- Zest the lemon and reserve the zest.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the lemon juice with the feta, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Process until smooth and airy. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides once or twice.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled; it will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- To serve, garnish with another drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, lemon zest and fresh dill.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4 cup
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2.5g
(1%)
Protein
7.5g
(15%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
437mg
(18%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 cup | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 7.5g | 15% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 437mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.