Recipe of the Week 7/24: Whipped Feta Dip

Yields 6 Servings 

Ingredients: 

½ lemon 

2 cups crumbled feta, from a block in water (8 ounces ) 

½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus optional more for garnish 

Crushed Red pepper flakes, for garnish 

Fresh dill, for garnish 

Use fresh vegetables or Joseph's pita bread for dipping 

Directions: 

Zest the lemon and reserve the zest. 

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the lemon juice with the feta, yogurt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. 

Process until smooth and airy. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides once or twice. 

Serve at room temperature or chilled; it will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. To serve, garnish with another drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, lemon zest and fresh dill. 

Meal Plan Check Boxes: 

1 Protein 

1 Dairy 

Nutritional Facts: 1 /4 cup, Calories: 155, Carbohydrates: 2.5 g, Protein: 7.5 g, Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 36 mg, Sodium: 437 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 0.5 g 

Adapted From:https://www.skinnytaste.com/whipped-feta-dip/#recipe 

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Found by: Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN