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Ingredients
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½ cup olive oil
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½ cup plain yogurt
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 pinch white sugar
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1 pound feta cheese, cut into small cubes
Directions
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Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple of feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture is thick and smooth.
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Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cook’s Note
Use whatever feta cheese you prefer, but I've found creamy Greek or Macedonian feta to work best.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
142 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
2g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 142 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 26mg | 9% |
Sodium 320mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 5g | 9% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 155mg | 12% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 52mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.