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Spicy feta dip in a white bowl with carrot sticks and pita chips on a plate.

Spicy Paprika Feta Dip Recipe

Paprika feta dip is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a savory snack. A quick addition to your holiday feast, this spicy feta dip could become your next favorite last-minute appetizer.
Author: Sheeba
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, dip, Party food
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 153.8 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 150 grams (5.3 ounces) feta cheese
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

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Instructions
 

Roast red peppers and garlic

  • Preheat the oven to 210°C/410°F.
  • Place 2 red bell peppers and 2 cloves garlic(with skin) on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Spray olive oil. Wrap the garlic cloves in a small piece of aluminium foil.
  • Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping the red peppers at the 15-minute mark.
  • Remove the baking tray from the oven and cover the peppers with a large bowl. This will make them easier to peel.
  • Open after 5 minutes. Let it cool.
  • Now the skin would come right off. Peel the peppers and discard the skin and seeds. Chop them roughly.
  • Peel the garlic cloves.

Blend

  • Crumble 150 grams (5.3 ounces) feta cheese.
    Reserve a tablespoon of crumbled feta for garnish.
  • Place the chopped red peppers, garlic and crumbled feta cheese in a food processor.
  • Add ½ tablespoon paprika, ½ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice.
  • Process until almost smooth. While the processor is still running, drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil slowly.

Garnish

  • Transfer the contents to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish the paprika dip with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and the reserved crumbled feta. (See notes below for more topping suggestions.)

Video

Notes

If you don't have the time to roast bell peppers, feel free to use store-bought ones.
Feta paprika dip can be made more interesting with toppings like:
  1. Toasted sesame seeds or any other seeds or nuts.
  2. Chopped Kalamata olives or black olives.
  3. Additional fresh herbs like basil or green onions.
  4. Red chili flakes or freshly cracked black pepper.
For more tips and variations, see the post above.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Paprika Feta Dip Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
153.8
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.5
g
34
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4.3
g
Cholesterol
 
33.4
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
432.4
mg
19
%
Potassium
 
198.7
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Sugar
 
2.8
g
3
%
Protein
 
6.3
g
13
%
Vitamin A
 
2676.3
IU
54
%
Vitamin C
 
81.6
mg
99
%
Calcium
 
199.4
mg
20
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.