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Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Beet + Dukkah

This delicious recipe combines the nutty flavors of dukkah with creamy whipped feta and earthy, roasted beets.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon zest
  • 1 medium beet
  • 2 bunches radishes halved
  • 1 small zucchini
  • ½ cup basil finely sliced
  • ½ cup fresh mint roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • ¾ cup roasted pistachios
  • 3 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp. Za’atar spice
  • 1 tbsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. Coriander
  • 1 tsp. toasted cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp. cracked pepper
  • sourdough bread

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and cut the beet into 8 wedges. Set onto the baking tray along with the radishes.
  3. Cut the zucchini in half length-wise and into half circles. Add to the baking tray. Drizzle olive oil, add salt, pepper, and toss together.
  4. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until golden and tender.
  5. Allow to cool prior to assembling.
  6. In a medium sized bowl, add the feta cheese, and break into small pieces using a fork.
  7. Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  8. Using a hand mixer, whip the feta mixture until smooth and light. You can also use a food processor.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the fridge.
  10. As that sits, prepare the Dukkah.
  11. Using a spice grinder, combine the pistachios, half of the sesame seeds, Za’atar, coriander, and cumin seeds.
  12. Grind until you reach a sand-like texture.
  13. In a medium-sized serving dish, thickly spread on the whipped feta.
  14. Arrange the roasted vegetables around the entire dish, sprinkle the second half of sesame seeds on top, and garnish with the fresh mint, basil, and dill.
  15. Cover the top with the homemade Dukkah.
  16. Serve immediately with toasted sourdough or on its own, YUM!

Notes

  • Replace the beets with golden beets for extra colour! You can even add any other roasted vegetables of your choice.
  • To make this vegan, use your favorite dairy-free feta and plain yogurt.
  • Use almonds or pumpkin seeds instead of pistachios if you wish!
  • Store whipped feta in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 3 – 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 6 Calories 239kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 12.3g (4%) Protein 11.8g (24%) Fat 17.2g (26%) Saturated Fat 6.5g (33%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g Cholesterol 30.9mg (10%) Sodium 2648.5mg (110%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 5.1g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 239

% Daily Value*

Serving 6
Calories 239kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 12.3g 4%
Protein 11.8g 24%
Fat 17.2g 26%
Saturated Fat 6.5g 33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g 21%
Cholesterol 30.9mg 10%
Sodium 2648.5mg 110%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 5.1g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.