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    Home » Dips, Dressings, Sauces & Spreads

    Published: Dec 16, 2020 by Libby Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment · 552 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

    Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

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    Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip - quick to make and dunkably delicious. Pair with pita, crackers, crusty bread or your favorite sliced veggies.

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    Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

    Quick to make and dunkably delicious. Pair with pita, crackers, crusty bread or your favorite sliced veggies.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 8 -10 servings
    Author: The Crooked Carrot

    Ingredients

    • 2 roasted red peppers*
    • 8 ounces feta cheese
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ lemon, juiced
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper depending on your spiciness preference
    • ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • optional garnishes: red pepper flakes, dried oregano, olives, chopped parsely
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. If you want a thinner dip, add in some feta brine or water.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with desired garnishes.

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Notes

    *How to roast red peppers: Cut peppers in half and remove core, seeds and veins. Then drizzle with olive oil and roast in a 425 degree oven until they’re charred. You can also use the broiler, just keep a close eye on them. Once charred, remove from the oven and cover with a kitchen towel until cool enough to handle. Peel off the charred skins and slice into strips. 
    PREP AHEAD: Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 4 days
    LEFTOVERS/STORAGE: Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
    NUTRITION NOTES: This dip is on the richer side, but is absolutely delicious paired with a variety of veggies. It’s a good source of protein, B vitamins and calcium. Feta is often high in sodium so consume in moderation. 
    FOOD WASTE NOTES: If your feta was packaged with the brine, don’t toss it. You can use the brine to thin out your dip or add to soup, cook grains in it or marinate meat with it. 
    SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve with crusty bread, crackers, pita chips, sliced veggies.

    Nutrition

    Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 317IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 1mg
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    red pepper feta dip with crackers

    Ingredients

    Red pepper - You can use store-bought roasted red peppers in a jar or roast your own. 

    Feta cheese - Sheep’s milk feta is traditional, but whatever type of feta you can find will work. If you don’t have feta, you could also use farmer’s cheese, but keep in mind that it won’t have the same tang and may not blend up as well. Block or crumbled feta will work.

    Food waste tip: don't toss the feta brine! You can use it to thin out your dip or add to soup, cook grains in it or marinate meat with it. 

    Lemon - I find lemon juice gives this dip a fresh zing. Alternatively, you could use red wine vinegar. 

    Spices - cumin, paprika, dried oregano and cayenne pepper are my favorite spices to use in this dip. You can also add red pepper flakes for some extra spice. 

    garlic - Just one or two cloves of raw garlic.

    red pepper feta dip with crackers and cucumber overhead on black plate

    Flavor variations

    If you want a spicier dip, add in more cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.

    If you like a more herb-y flavor, add in more oregano.

    Also, feel free to throw in a few extra cloves of garlic. 

    close up of red pepper feta dip

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip with crusty bread, crackers, pita chips, sliced veggies. 

    Or add this dip to an appetizer board with hummus, pita bread and fresh figs.

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