Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese
• 1 (5.3 ounce) container whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, divided
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped jarred roasted red peppers
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Cracked black pepper
• Crudités, crackers or pita chips for serving

Directions

1. Combine feta, yogurt, 3 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a food processor; process until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, 30 to 45 seconds
2. Spoon the mixture into a serving bowl and use a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a shallow well in the center. 
3. Drizzle with honey and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Place peppers in the well; sprinkle with parsley, cracked pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. 
4. Serve at room temperature or chilled, with crudités, crackers or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp. Per Serving: 93 calories; fat 8g; cholesterol 14mg; sodium 141mg; carbohydrates 2g; protein 3g; sugars 2g; saturated fat 3g; vitamin a iu 158IU; potassium 29mg.