Ingredients
8ozblock of feta cheese,patted dry and cut into 1-inch
½cuproasted red peppers,patted dry and roughly chopped
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil,plus additional for garnish
1tbsplemon juice
¼tspcayenne pepper,omit if sensitive to spice
freshly ground black pepper,to taste
red pepper flakes,crushed, for garnishing, optional
Preparation
In the bowl of your food processor, combine the feta, bell pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and about 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper.
Process until the mixture is orange, fairly smooth, and you no longer see any big chunks of feta. Taste, and add additional cayenne pepper if you want it to be extra spicy. Blend briefly to combine.
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Smooth the top and create a few swooshes with a spoon.
Lightly drizzle some olive oil on top, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later. This dip will keep well in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.
