Roasted Red Pepper Whipped Feta Dip (Htipiti) | 10-Minute Party Dip

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese offers a similar texture at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jarred roasted red peppers

Jarred peppers are convenient and often cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

Break up the feta cheese and place it into a blender.

Add the roasted red bell pepper to the blender.

Pat the roasted red peppers dry to avoid excess moisture.

Add roughly chopped garlic to the blender.

Pour in the extra virgin olive oil.

Add dried oregano and red chili flakes to the blender.

Season with black pepper and add fresh lemon juice.

Optionally, add smoked paprika and Greek yogurt for creaminess.

Pulse the blender to combine until thick and creamy, avoiding over-blending to prevent graininess.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lemon juice or yogurt if desired.

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and spread it out for presentation.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with extra chili flakes before serving.

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