Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Cauliflower

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5

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 -8

  • Calories

    167 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean, Vegan

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Cauliflower

This creamy, flavorful whipped feta dip is a gift from above! It's vegetarian, and delicious. Add the walnut crumble on top or get creative. This recipe is totally versatile.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ¼ cup feta cheese
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest fresh
  • ½ cauliflower head
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ cup parsley roughly chopped, fresh
  • olive oil

Optional (see recipe for details)

  • 2- 3 tbsp walnut toasted, crumble

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the half-head of cauliflower into medium to small-sized pieces. 
  3. Transfer the cauliflower onto the baking sheet. Evenly coat with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes, until cooked through and golden. 
  5. Allow the cauliflower to cool before using. 
  6. In a medium-sized bowl, add the feta cheese, and break it into small pieces using a fork.
  7. Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Using a hand mixer, whip the feta mixture until smooth and light. 
  8. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in the fridge. 
  9. As that sits, prepare the chopped parsley. 
  10. In a medium-sized serving dish, thickly spread on the whipped feta.
  11. Drizzle olive oil over the top of the dish to the desired amount.
  12. Arrange the roasted cauliflower around the entire dish, garnish with parsley and the optional toasted walnut crumble.
  13. Serve immediately with pita bread, toasted sourdough, or tortilla chips.

Notes

  • See the toasted walnut crumble recipe here!
  • See the
  • recipe here!
  • Replace cauliflower with roasted vegetables of your choice.
  • Replace cauliflower with roasted vegetables of your choice.
  • Omit roasted veggies for fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lime.
  • Omit roasted veggies for fresh tomatoes, cilantro, and lime.
  • Add savory crumble or other toasted nuts of choosing.
  • Add savory crumble or other toasted nuts of choosing.
  • Have fun with it! Add other spices or toppings to your whipped feta!
  • Have fun with it! Add other spices or toppings to your whipped feta!
  • Store whipped feta in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 3 – 5 days.
  • Store whipped feta in the fridge in a tightly sealed container for 3 – 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 8 Calories 167kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5.2g (2%) Protein 6.4g (13%) Fat 14.2g (22%) Saturated Fat 5.1g (26%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g (11%) Cholesterol 23.2mg (8%) Sodium 383.7mg (16%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 2.8g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 167 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 8
Calories 167kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5.2g 2%
Protein 6.4g 13%
Fat 14.2g 22%
Saturated Fat 5.1g 26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g 11%
Cholesterol 23.2mg 8%
Sodium 383.7mg 16%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 2.8g 6%

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

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