Roasted red pepper and feta dip

Need a quick-and-easy cocktail party appetizer? This spicy roasted red pepper and feta dip comes together in a hurry but tastes like it took all day to make.

Keep jarred roasted red peppers on hand to be able to whip up this recipe at a moment’s notice.

Roasted red pepper and feta dip recipe

Adapted from Greek Revival: Cooking for Life

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus extra for garnish
• 3-4 roasted red bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and peeled
• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic until lightly browned. Add the red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
2. In a food processor, combine the roasted red peppers, garlic and olive oil mixture and almost all of the feta (reserve a bit for garnish, if desired). Process until well pureed.
3. Transfer dip to a small bowl and sprinkle with reserved feta and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve with chips or crackers.

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