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Mint and Pistachio Whipped Feta

This vibrant and delicious whipped feta is made with fresh mint, nutty pistachios, creamy Greek yogurt, & takes less than 10 minutes to make!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Keyword feta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 24 ounces (3 cups)
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shelled pistachios
  • 12 ounces feta cheese
  • 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup plain full-fat greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, blend the shelled pistachios until a smooth nut butter forms (this may take a minute).

  2. Add the feta, mint, yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon zest and blend to combine. While the food processor is running, add the olive oil in a thin and steady stream through the hole in the processor's lid. Continue blending until light and silky smooth in texture.

  3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts
Mint and Pistachio Whipped Feta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 164mg7%
Potassium 59mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 134IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.