CAVA Copycat Crazy Feta Dip

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Rest Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Appetizer, Side Dish

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 400 F

Servings: 10

Calories: 178

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free

Ingredients

1 garlic (whole bulb)
2 jalapeños
1/2 yellow onion
1 tbsp olive oil (for roasting)
2 blocks feta cheese
2 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
1/4 cup olive oil (organic extra virgin)
1 lemon (zest of 1 lemon)
1/2 lemon (juice of 1/2 lemon)
Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2
Slice the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and place on a small sheet pan lined with foil.
3
Halve the jalapeños (remove as many seeds as you'd like) and cut the yellow onion into large chunks. Arrange them on a foil lined sheet pan, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with salt.
4
Roast everything together. After 20 minutes, remove the jalapeños. After 25 minutes, remove the onion. Let cool slightly, then dice.
5
After 30 minutes, remove the garlic from the oven and allow it to cool before squeezing out the cloves.
6
In a large food processor, add the feta, 1/4 cup olive oil, roasted garlic cloves, lemon juice & zest, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
7
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the Greek yogurt, diced jalapeño, and onion.
8
Chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors come together, then serve

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 178kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.5g24%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 40.5mg14%
Sodium 507.6mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 2.8g
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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