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.
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!)
5-minute roasted red pepper and feta dip
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
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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).
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Tip out into a serving bowl, and serve with something like tortilla chips, raw vegetables, or Greek pita chips (coming soon on the blog!).
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Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says
02 Mar 16 at 3:48 amRoasted red peppers and feta are pretty much my favorite things on this planet, so this dip looks like heaven to me!
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 5:06 pmThey go so well – hope you try it some time, Denise!
Marissa says
02 Mar 16 at 5:12 amWhat a fantastic flavor combo, Helen! I love the salty, sweet, tangy goodness going on here. I would indeed by ‘shoveling’ it into my mouth. 😉
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 5:05 pm😉
Nancy | Plus Ate Six says
02 Mar 16 at 9:54 amLove 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.
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 5:05 pmHello 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!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
02 Mar 16 at 12:22 pmThis is one of our favourite dips and you can never have too much Greek food in my opinion 🙂
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 5:01 pmCouldn’t agree more! (of course!) 🙂
Annie says
02 Mar 16 at 3:10 pmWhat an awesome dip! I just love feta, this is right up my alley!
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 5:00 pmHi Annie! So glad you like it – you can join my feta-lovers club too, then 😉
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
02 Mar 16 at 4:16 pmOh 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
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 5:00 pmHi 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! 🙂
cheri says
02 Mar 16 at 4:25 pmHi Helen, what a delicious looking dip!!! love the video, quite clever. I subscribed!
Helen says
02 Mar 16 at 4:59 pmAw, thank you so much for subscribing, Cheri! 🙂
marcie says
02 Mar 16 at 8:10 pmI 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!
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:12 pmHi Marcie! Hope you give the dip a go some time. Don’t think you’ll regret it!
[email protected] says
02 Mar 16 at 8:22 pmI 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!!
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:11 pmYippee! 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!! 🙂
Pauline says
03 Mar 16 at 1:24 amHow long does this keep in the fridge and is it suitable to freeze??
Thanks. Pauline x
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:10 pmHi 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 😉
Chrissy says
03 Mar 16 at 1:56 amI made something just like this last week, but threw in a head of roasted garlic and finished it with greek yogurt. Great minds though!
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:08 pmHi Chrissy! I like the idea of adding garlic … that would go really well! 🙂
GiGi Eats says
03 Mar 16 at 4:10 amYou had me at “5 minute” ha ha! 😉
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:08 pm🙂
Denise says
03 Mar 16 at 8:01 amQuick easy and delicious – that what I like.
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:08 pmHi Denise. And thank you!
[email protected] says
03 Mar 16 at 4:53 pmThis is my kind of dip. Not only easy, but so much flavor. I can’t wait to make this.
Helen says
03 Mar 16 at 11:07 pmGlad you approve, Janette! 🙂
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
06 Mar 16 at 12:21 amHow 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 😛
Helen says
06 Mar 16 at 6:51 pmSo 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!
mira says
07 Mar 16 at 4:32 amThis is one of my favorite dips and I make it all the time! Look perfect Helen! Love the video!
Helen says
07 Mar 16 at 5:24 pmThanks, Mira! I thought you’d like this one!
Maggie says
08 Mar 16 at 3:25 amLOVE 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!
Helen says
08 Mar 16 at 5:00 pmThanks so much for subscribing to the channel, Maggie. I’m so enjoying making the videos, although it’s hard work! 🙂
Bam's Kitchen says
08 Mar 16 at 12:48 pmHelen 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!
Helen says
08 Mar 16 at 4:59 pmSo happy this is such a timely post for you! A crate of feta – wow! Expect me over for dinner! 🙂
Bam's Kitchen says
08 Mar 16 at 12:51 pmBTW love your video and the double dip! Awesome!
Helen says
08 Mar 16 at 4:58 pmThank you, Bam! So enjoyed making it!
Eva says
08 Mar 16 at 8:52 pmJ’aime beaucoup ton vidéo Helen. Il est très bien fait et la recette parait tellement simple que ça donne vraiment envie !
Helen says
09 Mar 16 at 6:44 amOui, c’est pour ca que je l’aime – c’est SI facile! Merci pour les compliments, Eva! 🙂