Name: Whipped Feta with Basil Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients: 250 g feta, drained and crumbled; 150 g plain Greek yogurt; 15 ml extra virgin olive oil; 10 ml lemon juice; 25 g fresh basil leaves; 20 g pine nuts; 20 g Parmesan, finely grated; 1 small garlic clove; 40 ml extra virgin olive oil; 5 ml lemon juice; 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

Toast the pine nutsWarm the pine nuts in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, shaking frequently, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and cool.
Make the pestoPulse the cooled pine nuts and garlic in a small food processor. Add the basil, Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper. Pulse to a coarse paste, then transfer to a bowl.
Whip the fetaPut the feta, yogurt, 15 ml olive oil, and 10 ml lemon juice in the cleaned food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Taste before adding any salt.
Assemble and serveSpread the whipped feta in a shallow bowl. Spoon over the pesto and swirl it through lightly. Serve with bread or vegetables.

Whipped Feta with Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

Whipped Feta with Basil Pesto Sauce

Equipment

Ingredients

Whipped feta

Basil pesto

Instructions

Recipe Notes

Storage

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Equipment

Ingredients

Whipped feta

Basil pesto

Instructions

Recipe Notes

Storage

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