FETA WHIPPED WITH BASIL, LEMON, AND PEPPER

Feta Whipped With Basil, Lemon, and Pepper image

Provided by pammyowl

Categories Greek

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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3 cups about 12 ounces crumbled feta, preferably Greek
3 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, cut into very thin strips (julienne)

Steps:

Pulse together the feta, basil, and peppercorns in a food processor until combined. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, alternating between each and pulsing after each addition, until the mixture is dense but spreads easily. Remove to a serving plate, garnish with lemon zest, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.8, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 50.1, Sodium 629, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.3