Thursday 13 September 2012

Feta Cheese Dips


A trio of greatness.

ROASTED RED PEPPER & FETA DIP: \
bake 2 red peppers in oven with balsamic vinegar until caramelized and browned, about 15 minutes, cut in halves.
put in food processor with 1/3 cup crumbled feta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic.

FETA HUMMUS: 
Blend together 1 can drained chickpeas, 1/3 cup feta cheese, 1 tablespoon tahini, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, a pinch of rosemary and thyme and black pepper.

OLIVE & FETA DIP:
Blend together 1/4 cup pitted black kalamata olives, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. 


more feta dips?

CARAMELIZED ONION & MUSHROOM FETA DIP:
fry  5 chopped  mushrooms and  1 chopped sweet onion in a pan with 2 cloves minced garlic, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar until golden and sweet. 
Blend in food processor with 1/2 cup feta cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

BACON & FETA DIP:
Cook 5 strips bacon, chop into small pieces.
Blend in food processor with 1/3 cup feta cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon low fat sour cream, a couple sprigs chopped green onion.

FETA TZATZIKI:
Peel and chop 1 small cucumber. 
Blend with 1/3 cup greek yogurt, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, black pepper, and a bit of fresh mint. 




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