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pumpkin whipped feta topped with pomegranate seeds, walnuts and sage in a bowl

Quick Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip with Crispy Sage

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: american-inspired
Keyword: pumpkin, whipped feta
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Jess
This Pumpkin Whipped Feta Dip takes only 15 minutes to make! Packed with Fall flavours, pumpkin-lovers will love this pumpkin appetizer!
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Ingredients

For the crispy sage

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 8-10 small sage leaves

For the pumpkin whipped feta

  • 225 g 8oz feta cheese, (about 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup canned pure pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • pinch of chili flakes (or red pepper flakes)

Garnishes

  • 3 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 3 tbsp pomegranate arils (seeds)
  • fresh ground pepper and/or chili flakes to garnish
  • liquid honey for drizzling

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
  • Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
  • Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
  • Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
  • Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!

Notes

How to serve chili lime chicken thighs
  • Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
  • Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
  • Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
  • Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
  • Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
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