Whipped Feta Dip
VegetarianPreparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 20 min
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
Roasted Tomatoes:- 5 oz grape tomatoes
- 1 tbsp DaVinci olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 6 oz crumbled fetas, room temperature
- 4 tbsp DaVinci extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon, zest only and divided
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper + couple pinches more for topping
- 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 tbsp Reese Non Pareil Capers, to top
- couple small basil leaves for garnish
DESCRIPTION
A versatile dip thats creamy, refreshingly light, tangy and savory. Dive in with your favorite crackers, veggies, enjoy on toast, or spread on sandwiches.
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp sea salt.
3. Roast in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes until they are blistered and starting to burst.
4. While the tomatoes are roasting, place the feta, oil, water, garlic, zest of 1/2 of the lemon, salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper into the food processor.
5. Process for 1 – 2 minutes until completely creamed together and smooth. Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl.
6. Top with the roasted tomatoes, capers, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, black sesame seeds, small basil leaves, the remaining zest of the lemon, and a couple pinches of ground pepper.
2. Place the tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp sea salt.
3. Roast in the oven for 15 – 20 minutes until they are blistered and starting to burst.
4. While the tomatoes are roasting, place the feta, oil, water, garlic, zest of 1/2 of the lemon, salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper into the food processor.
5. Process for 1 – 2 minutes until completely creamed together and smooth. Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl.
6. Top with the roasted tomatoes, capers, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, black sesame seeds, small basil leaves, the remaining zest of the lemon, and a couple pinches of ground pepper.