Description
This savory dip is spiced with zaatar and perfect with summer veggies. A simple appetizer thats both elegant and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sumac
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) quality olive oil
- 2 oz (57 g) feta
- 1 oz (28 g) cream cheese
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) garlic oil
- 2 tsp za'atar
- Sea salt
- pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- MAKE THE ZA’ATAR:
- Combine all of the ingredients and set aside.
- MAKE THE ROASTED GARLIC OIL:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a small oven-safe pan, combine the peeled, halved garlic cloves and olive oil; the oil should cover the cloves.
- Roast until the garlic is just golden, about 13-15 minutes.
- Let the garlic oil cool completely in the pan, then strain and discard the cloves.
- MAKE THE DIP:
- Whiz the feta in a food processor until very small bits remain.
- Add in the garlic oil and cream cheese and process until very smooth and creamy.
- Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Remove the feta dip from the processor and into a bowl.
- Stir in the lemon zest, za’atar, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Garnish the dip with the remaining garlic oil and a sprinkling of za’atar.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, use a high-quality, very soft feta cheese.
- Toasted sesame seeds add depth; if unavailable, substitute sunflower seeds for a similar nutty flavor.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dip
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 20