Feta Whipped With Basil, Lemon, and Pepper

Name: Feta Whipped With Basil, Lemon, and Pepper
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups about 12 ounces crumbled feta, preferably Greek; 3 tablespoons dried basil; 1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek; 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, cut into very thin strips (julienne)

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⏱ 15 mins 🍽 8-10 serving(s) 🏷 Greek

This creamy Greek dip is a simple yet flavourful combination of crumbled feta, dried basil, and cracked black peppercorns. Blended with extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, it creates a dense, spreadable texture. Finished with a garnish of thin lemon zest, it's a quick and impressive appetiser ready in just 15 minutes, ideal for serving 8 to 10 people.

Ingredients

3 cups about 12 ounces crumbled feta, preferably Greek
3 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, cut into very thin strips (julienne)

Method

Combine the crumbled feta, dried basil, and cracked peppercorns in a food processor and pulse until mixed.
Add the extra-virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice to the processor, alternating between the two and pulsing after each addition.
Continue processing until the mixture is dense yet spreads without difficulty.
Transfer the whipped feta to a serving plate.
Garnish the top with the thin strips of lemon zest before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium629000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGreek

Authorpammyowl