Whipped feta dip with spicy honey
This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for any occasion. A creamy, fluffy dip made with whipped salty feta, paired with a honey blend of chili flakes and garlic. Serve alongside crispy pita bread, crackers or a veggie platter for a delightful starter.
Ingredients
- 200 g/7 oz feta
- 100 g/3.5 oz full fat ricotta
- 50 g/1.5 oz full fat sour cream
- salt + black pepper to taste
- 5 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove finely minced or pressed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- chopped chives for topping (optional)
- 1 tsp za’atar for topping
- 1 tsp black & white sesame seeds for topping
- pita chips naan or raw veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Feta, ricotta and sour cream should be at room temperature.
- Add feta, ricotta and sour cream to a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Blend on high until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Taste, add salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over low. Add garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat. Stir in honey, lemon juice and chili flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the whipped feta drizzled with spicy honey. Top with chives, za’atar, sesame seeds, some extra freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes.
- Enjoy with pita chips, naan or on a veggie platter.
- Leftovers can be used as a spread or a dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 821mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g
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