Tag: whipped feta

  • Whipped Feta Dip

    Whipped Feta Dip

    Total Time 40 minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces feta cheese drained if in brine
    • ½ cup Greek plain yogurt
    • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 4 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and orange) cored and cut into 2" pieces
    • 1 large zucchini cut into ½" thick slices
    • 1 package pita bread cut into wedges

    Method
     

    1. To make dip, combine feta, yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Place in a container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
    2. Meanwhile, prepare vegetables as described above and place in a mixing bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Grill vegetables over medium heat, about 3 minutes per side or until tender-crisp.
    4. To serve, place a small bowl of dip in the center of a serving platter. Arrange grilled vegetables and pita around the dip. Garnish as desired with chili flakes, paprika, and fresh herbs.