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Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip

March 23, 2021 by Lindsay 19 Comments

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This Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip recipe is the perfect party appetizer. Made with beans for added fiber, it’s full of flavor and tastes great with crackers or vegetables!

Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip

*Originally published June 2012. Updated Mar 2021*

 

Hi Friends!

This Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip is a must-try for sure! I first made this roasted red pepper feta dip way back in 2012 and it’s still a favorite of my husband and I. I’ve made a few adjustments to the original recipe – mainly cutting out the yogurt and using a whole can of beans instead of just one cup but I think these changes make it even better!

I originally developed this recipe after one of our favorite restaurants stopped serving it on their hummus platter. I was devastated and knew I needed to recreate it for us to enjoy at home. 

Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip Ingredients

Here’s what you need for this simple dip:

  • White beans – I use great northern beans. They’re very mild in flavor so they allow the flavor of the feta to shine through, while still adding some protein and fiber to the dip!
  • Roasted red pepper – I make mine at home – just stick one in the oven on a baking tray for 30 minutes or so and then remove the skin, stem and seeds.
  • Roasted garlic – Since I already roast my red pepper, I just roast some garlic at the same time. Roasted garlic has a milder flavor so if you replace it with minced garlic, use less!
  • Feta cheese – You can buy a block and crumble it or buy it pre-crumbled like I do.
  • Cayenne pepper – This is what gives it that kick. Use as much or as little as you’d like!

Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip

Bowl of spicy red pepper feta dip

Here’s how you make it:

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Spicy Feta Dip with Roasted Red Peppers
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This Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip recipe is the perfect party appetizer. Made with beans for added fiber, it’s full of flavor and tastes great with crackers or vegetables!

  • Author: Lindsay L

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 6 cloves roasted garlic (I roast one small bulb)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp oil
  • 1 (4oz) container crumbled feta (approx 3/4 cup)

Instructions

  1. Place the red pepper on a baking sheet. Cut the top off the bulb of garlic, drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Place it on the baking sheet as well.
  2. Roast the pepper and garlic in the oven at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
  3. Let pepper cool slightly, peel off the skin and remove stem, seeds and extra liquid.
  4. In a food processor, combine roasted pepper and garlic, crumbled feta, oil, cayenne pepper and beans. Process until well combined.
  5. Taste and add additional cayenne pepper if desired. Serve with crackers, veggies or pita or use as a topping in Greek bowls, on burgers etc.

Notes

The original recipe called for 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. I don’t use that anymore but you can certainly add to give it a boost of protein.

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This Spicy Red Pepper Feta Dip recipe is the perfect party appetizer. Made with beans for added fiber, it's full of flavor and tastes great with crackers or vegetables!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Snack Tagged With: Bell Pepper, Feta, Garlic, Yogurt

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    I saw this on SC and was drooling–Ever since I traveled through Greece in my early 20’s I’ve been in love with feta. They serve these big slabs with blood red tomatoes and cucumbers for their greek salads. So yummy- this looks great Linds. Tailwinding. xo

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  2. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    June 5, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    this sounds awesome! i love adding beans in dips for an extra nutritional punch and the feta flavor would be delish!

    Reply
  3. Krysten Siba Bishop says

    June 5, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    We have been hosting so much lately, and I have been struggling to come up with good healthy app alternatives. This is so perfect!

    Reply
  4. Brooke: Not On a Diet says

    June 5, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I have the recipe pinned from the first time you made it, but still haven’t tried it myself! I think I need to change that this week!

    Thanks for the reminder! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    how dare you keep these in your archives for so long. Seriously I bet there’s a ton of gems still there!

    Reply
  6. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    June 5, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    This would be so tasty spread on a turkey sandwich! Love that it is made with greek yogurt 🙂

    Reply
  7. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    This looks really good! I love that there’s feta cheese in it.

    Reply
  8. Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says

    June 5, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    I love when you can remake a fav from a retaurant!

    Reply
  9. Alanna says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    I want to spread this on everything…or eat it straight from the spoon 😉

    Reply
  10. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Oh wow this sounds amazing! some of my favorite dip ingredients all put together!

    Reply
  11. Paula says

    June 5, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    How long would this last in the fridge? there is only myself and my husband and I hate wasting food. It is graet recipe and one that would use especially for summer.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 5, 2015 at 1:21 PM

      i’d say a week or so. you could always make a half batch!

      Reply
  12. surlykitchen says

    June 5, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    this looks amazing! i can’t have dairy any ideas on what to use instead of greek yogurt?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 5, 2015 at 1:21 PM

      you could try it just without the yogurt and add some extra beans!

      Reply
  13. Jaime says

    June 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    What do you mean by “squeeze” the roasted garlic in?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 7, 2015 at 7:43 PM

      you’ve already cut off the tops so if you just squeeze the whole bulb gently, all the roasted cloves will pop out!

      Reply
  14. Ivette Troitino says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Need to try this dip asap, it looks delicious!
    xoxo, Ivette
    Glamour State Of Mind

    Reply
  15. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    June 11, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Lindsay, I LOVE everything about this!! So fresh and flavorful. Looks crazy good!

    Reply

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