Best Kopanisti Whipped Feta And Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipes

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KOPANISTI - ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP



Kopanisti - Roasted Red Pepper Dip image

A roasted red pepper dip so good, you will want to slather it on everything! Known as Kopanisti in Greece, it's salty, smoky and utterly addictive! feta and jarred red peppers, combined with good feta and mint, it's one of those dips you can pretty much whip up on a moment's notice.

Provided by Nancy Buchanan

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz. feta cheese (drained and cubed)
4 oz. roasted red bell peppers (drained)
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
3 small cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are combined. Continue to pulse until the mixture is smooth but still retains some texture.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice or pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 897 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANGELA'S KOPANISTI (RED PEPPER AND GREEK FETA SPREAD)



Angela's Kopanisti (Red Pepper and Greek Feta Spread) image

I know this recipe by heart because I remember there are 2 white ingredients and 2 red ingredients...and the porportion of cheeses is one to one.

Provided by FoodCritic Wannabe

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 roasted red peppers (peeled and seeded or drained from jars)
1/2 lb good quality Greek feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 lb fresh goat cheese
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/2 cup olive oil, up to 1/2 cup (optional)

Steps:

  • Puree red peppers in food processor.
  • Add goat cheese until well blended.
  • Add feta and pulse a few times.
  • Transfer to bowl and add red pepper flakes.
  • Stir in olive oil until blended.
  • Serve with grilled pita bread.

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