Whipped Feta and Honey with Grilled Vegetables
by Jay Wadams
Smooth, salty and seriously tasty, Whipped Feta and Honey is the perfect dip to serve on a summer grazing platter with loads of grilled Mediterranean vegetables.
Ingredients
- 200 g feta cheese
- 200 g Greek yoghurt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- few grinds black pepper
- 50 ml runny honey
- 50 g chopped nuts
- fresh oregano optional
for the vegetables:
- 1 large aubergine/eggplant sliced
- 2 zucchini sliced
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper sliced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- squeeze of lemon juice
- salt and pepper
to serve:
- nuts salami, grapes, olives, etc.
- fresh bread
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Instructions
- BLEND THE FETA AND YOGHURT: In the bowl of a food processor with the blade attachment fitted process feta, yoghurt and olive oil until smooth. Add oregano and garlic, pulsing to combine. Season to taste with black pepper.
- CHILL: Transfer the whipped feta to a small, flat bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- GRILL VEGETABLES: To make the grilled vegetables brush the aubergine, zucchini and pepper with the olive oil and cook on a barbecue grill until soft, turning only once. On my barbecue, this takes around 5-7 minutes each side. When cooked, season well with salt and pepper, then arrange on a serving platter and drizzle with a little extra oil and squeeze over some lemon juice.
- ADD HONEY AND SERVE: Use the back of a spoon to create a hollow in the top of the whipped feta. Pour in the honey, then sprinkle over the walnuts and oregano if using. Place on the platter and surround with extra nuts, salami, grapes, and olives. Serve immediately with fresh bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg