Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Name: Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: About 1½ cups
Ingredients: 2 roasted red peppers (from a jar or roasted fresh); 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small garlic clove; 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or more to taste); ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but amazing); Black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

A creamy blended dip of roasted red peppers, feta, lemon and smoked paprika — simple ingredients, big flavor, and a little protein.

About 1½ cups
Prep 10 min
Ready in 10 min

A terracotta bowl of orange red pepper dip with a piece of bread, beside fresh red peppers on a wooden table

Serve With

Whole grain pita chips
Cucumber rounds
Bell pepper strips
Cherry tomatoes
Mini rice cakes or endive leaves for a lighter option

Why It's Great

High in protein (from feta) and antioxidants (from red peppers)
Simple ingredients, big flavor
Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days

— Kristen

Ingredients

2 roasted red peppers (from a jar or roasted fresh)
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic clove
1 teaspoon lemon juice (or more to taste)
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but amazing)
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 110
Protein: 4 g

Serving: 1/4 cup. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Blend: Add the roasted red peppers, feta, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and paprika to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust: Add black pepper and a little more lemon or olive oil if you want a creamier texture.
Serve: Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, and top with chopped herbs.