WHIPPED FETA WITH SWEET AND HOT PEPPERS

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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound sheep's or goats' milk feta cheese, broken into pieces
2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons dried Aleppo chilies, more to taste (see note)
1 teaspoon dried Urfa chilies (see note)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, more to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a food processor and purée until very smooth, about 2 minutes. Taste for seasonings; for more heat, add Aleppo chilies; for more smokiness, add paprika. Scrape into a serving bowl and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days. Sprinkle with more Aleppo and Urfa chili pepper and serve with celery sticks and crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 417 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

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