Pea, Basil, and Feta Dip
Ingredients
  • 8oz feta cheese
  • 1/4cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2cup blanched fresh green peasplus extra for garnish
  • 1/4cup raw walnuts
  • 3/4cup packed basil leaves and tender stemsplus extra for garnish
  • 1 garlic clovepeeled
  • 1 lemon
  • 2Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher saltto taste
Instructions
  1. In food processor fitted with steel blade attachment, pulse together feta cheese and yogurt, scraping down bowl as needed, until smooth and creamy. Transfer to large plate, spreading over bottom of plate to cover. Set aside and wipe out food processor.
  2. To food processor, add peas, walnuts, basil, garlic, zest of half a lemon, juice of whole lemon, and olive oil. Blend, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until textured but creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Dollop basil mixture over whipped feta, running a knife lightly through mixture to marble the two dips together. Garnish with extra peas and basil leaves, if desired. Serve alongside crackers and vegetables for dipping.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 215 calories; 14 g protein; 15 g total fat (7 g sat. fat); 7 g total carbohydrates (6 g sugars, 1 g fiber); 456 mg sodium