Description
A vibrant and nutritious appetizer that combines creamy whipped feta with sweet beets, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of honey, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz feta cheese
2 medium beets, cooked
1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and wrap the beets in aluminum foil.
- Roast the beets for 30-45 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool and peel the skins.
- In a food processor, combine feta, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- In a serving bowl, layer the whipped feta at the bottom and chop the cooled beets over the top.
- Drizzle honey over beets and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, or veggies for dipping.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute feta with tofu or plant-based cheese and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: whipped feta, beets, appetizers, healthy snacks, Mediterranean recipes
