Whipped Feta with Lemon and Herbs
Whipped Feta with Lemon and Herbs
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese, block, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cold water, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 package pita bread, toasted or grilled
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Add the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Process the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired whipped consistency is reached.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Taste the whipped feta and adjust seasoning with salt and additional lemon juice if desired. Keep in mind that feta cheese is naturally salty, so add salt sparingly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and a few extra fresh herbs for garnish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Serve immediately with toasted pita bread, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful appetizer!
⏱️ 1 min
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Whipped Feta with Lemon and Herbs
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese, block, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cold water, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 package pita bread, toasted or grilled
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Crumble the feta cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Add the 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Process the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired whipped consistency is reached.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Taste the whipped feta and adjust seasoning with salt and additional lemon juice if desired. Keep in mind that feta cheese is naturally salty, so add salt sparingly.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and a few extra fresh herbs for garnish.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Serve immediately with toasted pita bread, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes for dipping. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful appetizer!
⏱️ 1 min