Whipped Feta with Roasted Mixiany Cherry Tomatoes

Whipped Feta with Roasted Mixiany Cherry Tomatoes



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Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 20 - 25 Min

WHAT YOU NEED

• 340g Mixiany Cherry Tomatoes (*1)
• Vegetable Oil, Red Pepper Flakes, Sea Salt, 6 peeled & smashed cloves Garlic
• 280g Feta
• 1 clove Garlic, crushed & peeled
• 3/4 C Plain Full Fat Greek Yogurt, unsweetened
• 1 Lemon
• 1/4 Tsp. Sea Salt
• EVOO
• Fresh Basil - Garnish
• Fresh Parsley - Garnish
• Balsamic Reduction

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400 F
• Toss the tomatoes & garlic with some vegetable oil and transfer them to a baking sheet. Sprinkle them generously with salt and red pepper flakes. Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes, shake the tray around, and continue to bake for 7 - 10 minutes until burst with some golden brown edges. Turn off the oven while you prepare the feta.
• To make the whipped feta, start by adding the Greek yogurt and juice of half a lemon to your Vitamix. (*2) Next crumble the feta in and add the zest of half the lemon, salt, and clove of garlic. Pulse the vitamix a few times to start incorporating everything. Next, turn it on and as it starts to spin, slowly pour in EVOO until it has emulsified nicely; you may need to use your tamper in the beginning to help the process along. Once smooth, it's good to go.​

• Transfer the dip to a serving plate, creating a well in the center of the dip. Spoon the juicy, roasted tomatoes in the center of the dip and pour EVOO over it as well. Sprinkle the dip with red pepper flakes, fresh, chopped parsley, fresh basil leaves, the other half of the lemon's zest, and a good drizzle of balsamic reduction.
• Serve with naan dippers, pita triangles, chips, or fresh veggies. ENJOY! 

NOTES:
(*1) If you can't find Mixiany cherry tomatoes, you can sub in any small variety of grape or cherry tomato instead.
(*2) I used my Vitamix because embarrassingly, I don't own a food processor. I'd recommend a good quality food processor for this dip if available. 

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