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whipped feta and honey olives

Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Olives

5 from 2 votes
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Description

This savory whipped feta dip is perfect for pairing with crostini, crackers, and veggies.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 3 peels lemon rind Use a peeler to create 3 peels each about 1in long. 1 lemon is more than enough.
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 7 oz feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup ricotta
  • Crostini for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the olives, honey, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
  • In a small pot, combine the olive oil, fennel seeds, lemon peels, and thyme, heat over medium heat until the lemon peels and thyme are sizzling, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in the smoked paprika, then strain the olive juice in and stir.
  • Add the feta and ricotta to a food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the olives, and serve with crostini.
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