Whipped Feta Dip with Crudités and Pita Bread

A light and airy whipped feta dip served with fresh crudités and warm pita bread. Perfect as a starter to complement Mediterranean meals.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.08/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Dessert•Bread•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Cooking Style:

Roasting

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

8ouncesFeta Cheese(Crumbled, preferably Greek feta packed in brine)

£2.75

2ouncesCream Cheese(Softened)

£0.60

2tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.25

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

0.5teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.05

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

4piecesPita Bread(Optional: cut into wedges for easier dipping)

£1.20

1Cucumber(Sliced into sticks)

£0.80

2Carrots(Peeled and sliced into sticks)

£0.20

1Bell Pepper(Any color, cut into strips)

£0.70

1cupCherry Tomatoes(Halved)

£1.50

Total Cost

£8.30

£2.08 per serving

Instructions

1.
Place the feta cheese, softened cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, and black pepper in a food processor or blender.
2.
Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If the mixture is too thick, add a teaspoon of olive oil or lemon juice at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
3.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You may want to add a pinch of salt, but be mindful that feta is already quite salty.
4.
While the feta mixture is processing, warm the pita bread. You can warm them in a toaster oven, on a baking sheet in a regular oven at 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes, or briefly toast them in a dry skillet.
5.
Arrange the whipped feta dip in a serving bowl. Serve immediately with the warmed pita bread and crudités.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

25g

50% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

950 mg

41% of RDA

Saturated Fat

25 g

125% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For an extra creamy dip, use full-fat feta and cream cheese.

To make ahead, store the whipped feta dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature slightly before serving.

You can add other herbs to the dip, such as dill, mint, or parsley.

A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika on top of the dip before serving adds visual appeal.

To add heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Cooking Equipment

Food Processor or Blender

Baking Sheet (optional)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

For an extra creamy dip, use full-fat feta and cream cheese.

To make ahead, store the whipped feta dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Let it come to room temperature slightly before serving.

You can add other herbs to the dip, such as dill, mint, or parsley.

A drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika on top of the dip before serving adds visual appeal.

To add heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Whipped Feta Dip with Crudités and Pita Bread

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