Thyme-Infused Feta & Almond Dip
Discover how to make a flavorful Thyme-Infused Feta & Almond Dip that’s perfect for gatherings! Try it today and impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 4 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 handful of almonds (or your preferred nuts, roughly chopped)
- 8 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red chili flakes (optional for a hint of heat)
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- Fresh bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the thyme oil by gently simmering half of the olive oil with thyme sprigs in a small saucepan for about 5 minutes. Allow it to cool.
- In another pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat and sauté sliced garlic until golden brown, then add chopped almonds and cook for another minute.
- In a food processor, blend together crumbled feta cheese, sautéed garlic and nuts, cooled thyme oil, optional Aleppo pepper, and chopped parsley until slightly chunky.
- Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired. Serve with fresh bread or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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