Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of whipped feta paired with the sweet heat of hot honey in this delectable appetizer. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
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For the Whipped Feta:
- 8oz block feta cheese
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped (stringy tops discarded)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped small
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup hot honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Whipped Feta: In a food processor, combine feta, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Toppings: In a saucepan, sauté scallions and garlic in olive oil until browned. Set aside.
- Assemble: Transfer whipped feta to a serving bowl. Top with sautéed scallions and garlic. Add almonds, red pepper flakes, and drizzle with hot honey.
- Serve: Enjoy with crostini.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional toppings like fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your desired level of heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
