Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip -Easy Cheese Chip Dip that comes toghether in 5 minutes.Party appetiser to go with pita bread,veggies and chips
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Servings 10
Calories 100kcal
Author Chhavi
Ingredients
8OuncesFeta Cheese
3Red Bell Peppersor 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers*
¼CupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
2-3ClovesGarlic
½Lemon 2-3 tablespoon of lemon juice
1tablespoonDried Oregano
1teaspoonGround ChilliPaprika or Cayenne
Salt
Instructions
Roasting Red Peppers
Skip this step if using Storebought Roasted Peppers
Cut the peppers into half.Remove the seeds.Place them seed side down on a baking tray.
Roast the peppers for 20 minutes at 200 C or 400 F till the skins are black.(not all black but majority parts of it.
Store Bought Roasted Red Peppers
Remove 1 cup worth of roasted red peppers from the jar.Give them a quick rinse under water.Pat dry with a paper towel.
Processing the Dip
Add cubed feta into the food processor first.
Next add the roasted peppers.
Follow it up with Olive oil, Garlic, Oregano, Salt, Chili and lemon juice.
Close the lid and blend or process till you get the desired texture.
Scoop it up in a shallow bowl or a plate.Drizzle with olive oil and serve along with pita or chips.
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Notes
*Nutritional values are approximate and calculated to serve about 10 people.Roasted Red Peppers*If using jarred storebought peppers, make sure to rinse and pat the peppers dry before using.Ground ChilliIncrease the chilli or replace it with cayenne to make this a spicy feta dip.Serving SuggestionsServe at room temperature with a drizzle of olive oil.You can pair this dip with warm pita, chips or veggies.Here are some suggestions
Chips - Crinkle Sea salt chips- thick or thin.
Nachos
Veggies - carrot sticks, cucumber, celery, mini sweet peppers
Warm Bread or toasted pita bread
This dip is
Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Veggie loaded.
Served at room temperature or slightly cold.
You can make this ahead and pop it in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
It can sit out on the counter for upto 4-5 hours on a hot day. Longer on a colder day.