Description
A creamy and flavorful dip made with roasted pumpkin, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted pumpkin, cubed
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a food processor, combine the roasted pumpkin, feta, cream cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Add herbs, smoked paprika, and cayenne; blend again to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more cream cheese for creaminess or lemon juice for tanginess.
- Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika. Enjoy with veggies, pita chips, or toasted bread.
Notes
You can use canned pumpkin puree as a shortcut. Adjust herbs and spices to your taste based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin dip, feta dip, appetizer, creamy dip, vegetarian dip