004: Snack Sunday, or Yogurt Feta Dip
Y’all, this dip. This dip, y’all. Y’all, this dip.
So easy. So good. Healthy-ish? Kelsea used to buy something like it from, surprise!, Trader Joe’s, but when they discontinued it, she came up with her version. It’s chock full of protein and great for those days when she’s having trouble eating, or if she needs to get some food in Sleeping Beauty, quick, before he falls asleep.
Kelsea also makes this for parties and looks like she put in maximum effort, for minimum work. Put it in a fancy bowl, throw some crackers, pretzels, and veggies on a plate, and you’re golden. If you can, make it about 48 hours in advance; it really gives the flavors time to come together.
The leftovers for this one are also AWESOME as the base for a veggie rollup or served with falafel or even as the dressing for a salad with chicken.
Here’s how you make it!
2 cups of plain greek yogurt
6 oz feta cheese
1.5 T of sesame seeds
1 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. ground cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
optional: crushed red pepper
Start by toasting your sesame seeds. This is, honestly, the trickiest part, because they can burn fast. Put them in a dry pan, on medium heat, for 3-5 minutes. Keep an eye on them, stir and shake them often, and when they get brown and smell nutty, put them in a bowl to cool.
Crumble your feta. You can buy crumbled, but it’s cheaper to buy it in a block. I like to just toss it into the bowl of my Kitchenaid and turn the mixing blade on medium for a few seconds, but you can totally do this with your hands or a fork in a bowl.
To your crumbled feta, add the yogurt, cooled sesame seeds, thyme, cumin, a few grinds of salt and pepper, and the crushed red pepper, if you’re using it. Stir it all together until it’s well mixed.
Taste it! I needed to add a little more salt and pepper and a dash more cumin, but you do you, boo.
Keep in the ‘fridge for 48 hours, if you have the time. This really allows the flavors to come together. If you can’t wait, don’t! Store any leftovers in the fridge!
Note: if you use fat free plain greek yogurt, you’ll want to add a little olive oil to taste.
