Whipped Feta with Roasted Red Peppers
Whipped Feta with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients
For the Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 red bell peppers, large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, or basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
Wash and core the red bell peppers, then cut them into 1-inch strips. In a medium bowl, toss the pepper strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roast the red peppers for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400°F - 4
While the peppers are roasting, prepare the whipped feta. In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Process the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
To serve, spread the whipped feta onto a shallow serving dish or plate. Arrange the roasted red pepper strips over the top of the feta. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Whipped Feta with Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients
For the Roasted Red Peppers
- 2 red bell peppers, large
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Whipped Feta
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, or basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400°F - 2
Wash and core the red bell peppers, then cut them into 1-inch strips. In a medium bowl, toss the pepper strips with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roast the red peppers for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400°F - 4
While the peppers are roasting, prepare the whipped feta. In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Process the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. This may take 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
To serve, spread the whipped feta onto a shallow serving dish or plate. Arrange the roasted red pepper strips over the top of the feta. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min