ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER AND FETA DIP
ingredients
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 3 sprigs fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads, cut into wedges or crackers
directions
-
1
Preheat broiler
-
2
Cut the top and bottom off the peppers and then slice down one side and open peppers flat; remove all the seeds
-
3
Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet under the broiler
-
4
Broil 8 to 10 minutes or until blackened
-
5
Remove and wrap peppers in foil for 10 minutes to steam
-
6
Peel off skins and chop. Remove oregano leaves from stems and mince leaves to make 1 tablespoon
-
7
Place peppers, feta cheese, olive oil and cayenne in the food processor; pulse to coarsely chop
-
8
Add the oregano and pulse to mix in
-
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper
-
10
Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to 2 days
-
11
Serve as a spread for pita wedges or crackers.