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The Lighter Side of Super Bowl

Posted By brosbottom On February 2, 2017 @ 10:04 am In Food News | No Comments

Whipped Feta with Cucumbers, Yellow Peppers, Tomatoes, and Toasted Pitas

Whipped Feta Dip
8 oz block feta
2 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp dried oregano
Several generous grinds of black pepper
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp chopped flat leaf parsley or chives

Garnishes
Three 7- to 8-inch whole wheat pita breads
5 tbsp olive oil plus extra if needed, for brushing on the pitas
Generous 1 tsp sumac or za’atar (See note.)
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and cut on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 cup Campari or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch wide julienne strips

1. For the dip, place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is blended and fairly smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. (Dip can be prepared 1 day ahead. Bring to room temperature 30 minutes or longer and whisk well before using.)

2. For the pitas, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat it to 350 degrees F. Halve each pita horizontally into two rounds. Then stack the rounds and cut them into 8 wedges so you have a total of 48 triangles. Place the triangles on two foil-lined baking sheets and brush them with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with sumac or za’atar. Bake, on sheet at a time until crisp and light golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully so that the pitas do not burn. Remove and cool to room temperature. (Pita triangles can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)

3. To serve, spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and place on a platter. Garnish with the vegetables and pita triangles. Serves 10 to 12.

Note: Sumac, a ground spice made from red berries, has a tangy lemon flavor. Za’atar, a fragrant blend of dried herbs, often including thyme and oregano, as well as sesame seeds and sumac, is a flavoring used in Middle Eastern Cooking. Sumac and za’atar are available in specialty groceries and on line. My local Whole Foods sells them both.

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