Whipped Feta with Roasted Beets: An Irresistible 10-Minute Delight
A creamy whipped feta dip paired with sweet roasted beets, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 medium beets, roasted and peeled
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or mint) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for 45-50 minutes until tender. Let cool, then peel and chop.
- In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl.
- Top with chopped roasted beets, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use block feta for better texture.
- Roast beets ahead to save time.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg