Description
A creamy and tangy dip made with roasted pumpkin and whipped feta, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup roasted pumpkin
- 1 cup whipped feta cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the pumpkin in half, scoop out seeds, and roast cut-side down on a baking sheet for 30-40 minutes until tender. Let it cool before scooping out the flesh.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted pumpkin, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and spices. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- While blending, drizzle in the olive oil to create a silky consistency. Adjust salt and pepper according to taste.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to meld the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, and your choice of dippers.
Notes
Use ripe pumpkin for deeper flavor and don’t skimp on cream cheese for creaminess. Adjust garlic to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin dip, feta dip, fall recipes, appetizer recipes, healthy dip