Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes
Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
For the Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
On the prepared baking sheet, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, fresh oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are softened, slightly burst, and their juices have released. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the whipped feta. In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Process the feta mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed. If the mixture is too thick, you may add a tiny splash (1-2 teaspoons) of water or milk to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving platter or a shallow bowl, creating a base for the tomatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Once the roasted tomatoes are ready, carefully spoon them and their flavorful juices over the whipped feta. Arrange them nicely for presentation.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Garnish generously with fresh chopped basil and a final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
⏱️ 1 min
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Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
For the Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
On the prepared baking sheet, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, fresh oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Roast the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are softened, slightly burst, and their juices have released. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the whipped feta. In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Process the feta mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl as needed. If the mixture is too thick, you may add a tiny splash (1-2 teaspoons) of water or milk to reach your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving platter or a shallow bowl, creating a base for the tomatoes.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the roasted tomatoes are ready, carefully spoon them and their flavorful juices over the whipped feta. Arrange them nicely for presentation.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Garnish generously with fresh chopped basil and a final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
⏱️ 1 min