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Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

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Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

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Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Name: Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 200 grams Feta Cheese (1 block, preferably a good quality Greek feta); 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (about 2 cups); 5-6 cloves Garlic Cloves (peeled); 1/4 cup Olive Oil (for roasting vegetables); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for whipping feta, plus more for drizzling); 1 teaspoon Honey (for drizzling, optional); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste); 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil or Oregano (chopped, for garnish (optional))

This whipped feta with roasted tomatoes and garlic is an incredibly easy and delicious appetizer, perfect for summer. The entire dish comes together in approximately 30 minutes with minimal hands-on time. Using a high-quality olive oil is crucial for both roasting the vegetables and creating a flavorful whipped feta base, as well as for drizzling over the finished dish.

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Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Recipe Information

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

Protein

10g

Carbs

35g

Fat

Whipped Feta

Ingredients

Feta Cheese
(1 block, preferably a good quality Greek feta)
200 grams
Cherry Tomatoes
(about 2 cups)
1 pint
Garlic Cloves
(peeled)
5 cloves
Olive Oil
(for roasting vegetables)
1 cup
Olive Oil
(for whipping feta, plus more for drizzling)
2 tablespoons
Honey
(for drizzling, optional)
1 teaspoon
Salt
(or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)
1 teaspoon
Fresh Basil or Oregano
(chopped, for garnish (optional))
1 tablespoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Feta Spread on Plate

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Allow oven to fully preheat for even roasting.
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In a small baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.
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In a small baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.
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Use a dish just large enough to hold the vegetables in a single layer.
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Drizzle the vegetables with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
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Drizzle the vegetables with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and slightly caramelized.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and slightly caramelized.
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The roasting time may vary slightly depending on your oven and tomato size.
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While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the whipped feta. Place the block of feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a food processor.
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While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the whipped feta. Place the block of feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a food processor.
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Blend the feta and olive oil until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Blend the feta and olive oil until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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For an extra smooth consistency, you can add a tiny splash of water or milk if needed, though usually not necessary.
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Once smooth, spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.
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Once smooth, spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.
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Carefully spoon the hot roasted tomatoes and garlic over the whipped feta.
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Carefully spoon the hot roasted tomatoes and garlic over the whipped feta.
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Try to get some of the pan juices from the roasted vegetables too, as they are full of flavor.
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Drizzle with a teaspoon of honey (if using) and an additional swirl of fresh olive oil.
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Drizzle with a teaspoon of honey (if using) and an additional swirl of fresh olive oil.
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Honey adds a lovely touch of sweetness that balances the salty feta.
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Garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.
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Garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.
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Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Feta Cheese(1 block, preferably a good quality Greek feta)

Cherry Tomatoes(about 2 cups)

Garlic Cloves(peeled)

Olive Oil(for roasting vegetables)

Olive Oil(for whipping feta, plus more for drizzling)

Honey(for drizzling, optional)

Salt(or to taste)

Black Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)

Fresh Basil or Oregano(chopped, for garnish (optional))

Servings: 4

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).Preview2mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).2m

In a small baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.Preview1mPreviewIn a small baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.1m

Drizzle the vegetables with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.Preview1mPreviewDrizzle the vegetables with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.1m

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and slightly caramelized.Preview25mPreviewRoast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and slightly caramelized.25m

Blend the feta and olive oil until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.Preview2mPreviewBlend the feta and olive oil until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.2m

Once smooth, spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.Preview1mPreviewOnce smooth, spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.1m

Carefully spoon the hot roasted tomatoes and garlic over the whipped feta.Preview1mPreviewCarefully spoon the hot roasted tomatoes and garlic over the whipped feta.1m

Drizzle with a teaspoon of honey (if using) and an additional swirl of fresh olive oil.Preview1mPreviewDrizzle with a teaspoon of honey (if using) and an additional swirl of fresh olive oil.1m

Garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.Preview0mPreviewGarnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.0m

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Feta Cheese
(1 block, preferably a good quality Greek feta)

Cherry Tomatoes
(about 2 cups)

Garlic Cloves
(peeled)

Olive Oil
(for roasting vegetables)

Olive Oil
(for whipping feta, plus more for drizzling)

Honey
(for drizzling, optional)

Salt
(or to taste)

Black Pepper
(freshly ground, or to taste)

Fresh Basil or Oregano
(chopped, for garnish (optional))

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2m
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2m

In a small baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.
Preview
1m
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In a small baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves.
1m

Drizzle the vegetables with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
Preview
1m
Preview
Drizzle the vegetables with 1/4 cup of olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
1m

Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and slightly caramelized.
Preview
25m
Preview
Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is tender and slightly caramelized.
25m

Blend the feta and olive oil until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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2m
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Blend the feta and olive oil until completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
2m

Once smooth, spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.
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1m
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Once smooth, spread the whipped feta evenly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.
1m

Carefully spoon the hot roasted tomatoes and garlic over the whipped feta.
Preview
1m
Preview
Carefully spoon the hot roasted tomatoes and garlic over the whipped feta.
1m

Drizzle with a teaspoon of honey (if using) and an additional swirl of fresh olive oil.
Preview
1m
Preview
Drizzle with a teaspoon of honey (if using) and an additional swirl of fresh olive oil.
1m

Garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.
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Garnish with fresh chopped basil or oregano, if desired, and serve immediately with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.
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