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5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip

Posted Mar 01, 2016 | Updated Nov 23, 2022 by Helen | 40 Comments |

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A delicious taste of the Mediterranean. Throw five ingredients into a food processor, and this delicious dip’ll be ready for shoveling into your mouth in just 5 minutes.

A dish of 5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip surrounded with homemade pita chips on a plate

I’m going all Greek on you again lately. And as usual I’m not apologising, because I’ll always see Greek food as something worth shouting about.

One of the (many) wonderful things about Greek food is its simplicity. When I went to live in Greece, I soon learnt that you don’t need many ingredients to make something delicious – and you certainly don’t necessarily need meat. I’m not a vegetarian, but I honestly could be in Greece.

So it might still be chilly where you are (certainly is here!) but how would you like to bring a taste of the Mediterranean summer into your kitchen right now?

This 5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip is very similar to the spicy cheese dips that you’ll find in many a traditional taverna in Greece. But making it requires little more than twisting the cap off a jar of roasted red peppers, opening a packet of feta and dumping both into a food processor with a dash of olive oil, lemon and chili flakes. Pulse for a few seconds, tip out into a bowl, and you’re done.

It might not look like the most appetizing food to ever grace your kitchen, but trust me, it’s delicious. The sweetness of the red peppers cuts through the salty feta just enough. It’s a perfect combination.

Now how would you like to see a short video to help you make this tasty 5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip? I know, I know, it’s so simple you probably don’t need it, but I think I might be becoming just a little bit addicted to making videos, so I made it anyway. 🙂

Of course, you need something to scoop up all this deliciousness. Tortilla chips, raw veggies – all the usual suspects – are all fine. But guess what? I made you some Greek pita chips to go with this very Greek of dips – coming soon on the blog!

But if you want a sneaky preview, check out my Youtube channel. And of course, feel free to subscribe while you’re there. That would be fab!

Just one more thing before I go today. I’d like to leave you with some more delicious recipes starring feta as one of the main ingredients. Perfect for feta-lovers!

Baked feta with tomato, feta and olives (so simple, but just sublime!)

Feta filo pies with honey (just as simple, just as sublime)

Baked eggplant with tomato and feta (way more delicious than it sounds)

Greek filo parcels with tzatziki (perfect for impressing at a party!)

Someone scooping roasted red pepper dip out of a white bowl with Greek pitta chips.

5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip

A delicious dip made with just five simple Mediterranean ingredients - roasted red peppers (from a jar!), feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and chili flakes. Ready for scooping up with Greek pita chips (coming soon on the blog!) in just 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cuisine Greek
Servings (click to change) 4
Author Helen

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

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  • 3 ounces jarred red peppers in oil
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese broken up into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 squeezes lemon juice
  • a large pinch of chili flakes or 1 small red chili, finely chopped, if you prefer
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Instructions
 

  • Put all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse for a few seconds (I like to pulse until everything’s blended together with a few chunky bits still remaining).
  • Tip out into a serving bowl, and serve with something like tortilla chips, raw vegetables, or Greek pita chips (coming soon on the blog!).

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 19gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1273mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3140IUVitamin C: 223.1mgCalcium: 615mgIron: 2.4mg
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A Pinterest pin showing 5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip with pita chips around the bowl.

Comments

  1. Eva says

    08 Mar 16 at 8:52 pm

    J’aime beaucoup ton vidéo Helen. Il est très bien fait et la recette parait tellement simple que ça donne vraiment envie !

    Reply
    • Helen says

      09 Mar 16 at 6:44 am

      Oui, c’est pour ca que je l’aime – c’est SI facile! Merci pour les compliments, Eva! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bam's Kitchen says

    08 Mar 16 at 12:51 pm

    BTW love your video and the double dip! Awesome!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      08 Mar 16 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you, Bam! So enjoyed making it!

      Reply
  3. Bam's Kitchen says

    08 Mar 16 at 12:48 pm

    Helen I have everything i need to make you dip and I could not be happier. My hubby went back to the States for work and brought back some feta..well more like a crate of feta. I think you will be seeing some feta recipes coming from my kitchen soon too. In the mean time will make yours with loads of fresh veggies to dip! Sharing!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      08 Mar 16 at 4:59 pm

      So happy this is such a timely post for you! A crate of feta – wow! Expect me over for dinner! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Maggie says

    08 Mar 16 at 3:25 am

    LOVE how simple this dish is! Exactly the type of recipe I need for dinner! It’s amazing that when you mix the red pepper with the cheese, they become something even better!
    Congrats for your new YouTube channel! Just subscribed. Your first video looks great. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      08 Mar 16 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks so much for subscribing to the channel, Maggie. I’m so enjoying making the videos, although it’s hard work! 🙂

      Reply
  5. mira says

    07 Mar 16 at 4:32 am

    This is one of my favorite dips and I make it all the time! Look perfect Helen! Love the video!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      07 Mar 16 at 5:24 pm

      Thanks, Mira! I thought you’d like this one!

      Reply
  6. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    06 Mar 16 at 12:21 am

    How funny is this?! Craig and I just got back from lunch at a Greek place and we ordered roasted red pepper and feta dip! Neither of us had had it before, and it was phenomenal – we just LOVED the kick of heat! Thank you so much for this fab recipe and for being such a great mind reader 😛

    Reply
    • Helen says

      06 Mar 16 at 6:51 pm

      So spooky! Isn’t this incredible? Just so simple and yes, I love that kick of heat too. Hope you make this at home some time, Kathleen!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    03 Mar 16 at 4:53 pm

    This is my kind of dip. Not only easy, but so much flavor. I can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:07 pm

      Glad you approve, Janette! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Denise says

    03 Mar 16 at 8:01 am

    Quick easy and delicious – that what I like.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:08 pm

      Hi Denise. And thank you!

      Reply
  9. GiGi Eats says

    03 Mar 16 at 4:10 am

    You had me at “5 minute” ha ha! 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:08 pm

      🙂

      Reply
  10. Chrissy says

    03 Mar 16 at 1:56 am

    I made something just like this last week, but threw in a head of roasted garlic and finished it with greek yogurt. Great minds though!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:08 pm

      Hi Chrissy! I like the idea of adding garlic … that would go really well! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Pauline says

    03 Mar 16 at 1:24 am

    How long does this keep in the fridge and is it suitable to freeze??
    Thanks. Pauline x

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:10 pm

      Hi Pauline! I find that feta doesn’t keep too well once it’s been unwrapped, so I’d only keep this for a couple of days. Actually, that’s one of the reasons why I only make a smallish amount.

      It isn’t really suitable to freeze either. But happily as it only takes 5 minutes to make, you can make it, gobble it all up, then make more the next day 😉

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    02 Mar 16 at 8:22 pm

    I seriously can’t tell you how great the timing is. I am literally about to leave for a beach escape with my friends and was pondering what snacks to make.😂Dinner – I know heaps off the top of my head. Snacks – not so much. So THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I am making this!!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:11 pm

      Yippee! So happy you’re going to make this, Nagi dear. Don’t think you’ll regret it. Yum yum … mouth watering thinking about it!

      Have a great trip. Wish I could come too!! 🙂

      Reply
  13. marcie says

    02 Mar 16 at 8:10 pm

    I went Greek today too and have been doing it more lately! I love the sound of this dip — I’m a huge fan of roasted red peppers, and I love that you combined them with feta!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      03 Mar 16 at 11:12 pm

      Hi Marcie! Hope you give the dip a go some time. Don’t think you’ll regret it!

      Reply
  14. cheri says

    02 Mar 16 at 4:25 pm

    Hi Helen, what a delicious looking dip!!! love the video, quite clever. I subscribed!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 4:59 pm

      Aw, thank you so much for subscribing, Cheri! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Annie says

    02 Mar 16 at 3:10 pm

    What an awesome dip! I just love feta, this is right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 5:00 pm

      Hi Annie! So glad you like it – you can join my feta-lovers club too, then 😉

      Reply
  16. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    02 Mar 16 at 12:22 pm

    This is one of our favourite dips and you can never have too much Greek food in my opinion 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 5:01 pm

      Couldn’t agree more! (of course!) 🙂

      Reply
  17. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    02 Mar 16 at 4:16 pm

    Oh wow – I can just close my eyes and imagine the flavor explosion in each little scoop of this dip! This is fantastic Helen – perfect for veggies – I cannot wait to try this – thanks so much for sharing! xx

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 5:00 pm

      Hi Shashi! So glad you like this – it seems like your sort of thing, for sure! And I bet you could come up with plenty of amazing dips of your own! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Marissa says

    02 Mar 16 at 5:12 am

    What a fantastic flavor combo, Helen! I love the salty, sweet, tangy goodness going on here. I would indeed by ‘shoveling’ it into my mouth. 😉

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 5:05 pm

      😉

      Reply
  19. Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    02 Mar 16 at 3:48 am

    Roasted red peppers and feta are pretty much my favorite things on this planet, so this dip looks like heaven to me!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 5:06 pm

      They go so well – hope you try it some time, Denise!

      Reply
  20. Nancy | Plus Ate Six says

    02 Mar 16 at 9:54 am

    Love the video again – so much easier than reading the recipe. Just saw the link for the filo feta pies with honey and off to check that one out – sounds yumtastic.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      02 Mar 16 at 5:05 pm

      Hello Nancy. Thanks so much for ‘liking’ the video. Loving making them! And I’d definitely encourage you to give the feta filo pies a go. We first tried something similar just under the Acropolis in Athens. Heavenly with a cold glass of ouzo!

      Reply

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