Whipped Feta With Sweet and Hot Peppers
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1pound sheep's or goats' milk feta cheese, broken into pieces
- 2red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2teaspoons dried Aleppo chilies, more to taste (see note)
- 1teaspoon dried Urfa chilies (see note)
- ½teaspoon smoked paprika, more to taste
- 1teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼cup olive oil
Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)
175 calories; 15 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 7 grams protein; 518 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Combine ingredients in a food processor and purée until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Taste for seasonings; for more heat, add Aleppo chilies; for more smokiness, add paprika. Scrape into a serving bowl and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. Sprinkle with more Aleppo and Urfa chili pepper and serve with celery sticks and crusty bread.
- Aleppo and Urfa chili peppers are available at Kalustyan's, 123 Lexington Avenue (28th Street); (212) 685-3451 and at globalpalate.com.
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Comments
If your feta was packed in brine, I highly recommend putting it in a strainer or sieve and rinsing under cold water to remove some of the saltiness. This was delicious but it really had a salty punch. I also added a small amount of honey to balance the salty and smoky flavors.
To accommodate guests with a milk allergy, I made this with a nondairy feta cheese—it worked beautifully and everyone enjoyed it.
If your feta was packed in brine, I highly recommend putting it in a strainer or sieve and rinsing under cold water to remove some of the saltiness. This was delicious but it really had a salty punch. I also added a small amount of honey to balance the salty and smoky flavors.