Creamy Whipped Feta Dip

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces block quality feta, drained

3/4 cup Greek yogurt

1 lemon zest

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (more as needed)

1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, (or red pepper flakes (to your taste)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2-3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, (optional)

1-2 tablespoons crushed pistachios, (optional)

Directions

In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade, combine the feta, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Blend, and while the processor is running, drizzle olive oil through the top opening, until the feta is whipped to a smooth mixture.

Transfer the whipped feta to a serving plate. With the back of your spoon, smooth the top of the feta, making an indentation in the middle (or a “well”). Pour a bit of olive oil all over the feta, then top with the Aleppo pepper, fresh herbs, and nuts.

Serve with pita chips or pita wedges.

Nutrition

• Calories: 139.7 kcal
• Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 21.5 mg
• Sodium: 353.3 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 4.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
• Total Sugars: 2.2 g
• Protein: 10.8 g