Whipped Feta and Sugar Snap Peas

Looking for a delicious and easy dip recipe to serve at your next party or gathering? Look no further than this whipped feta and sugar snap peas dip! This tasty dip is made with just a few simple ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. So, grab your ingredients, and let's get started!

The combination of tangy feta cheese and sweet sugar snap peas creates a delicious and unique flavor that will surely be a hit with your guests. Plus, this dip is so easy to make, you'll be able to spend more time enjoying your party and less time in the kitchen.

Did you know that sugar snap peas are often grown as a companion plant with soybeans? This is because both crops have similar nutrient requirements and can benefit each other through companion planting. For example, soybeans can help with nitrogen levels of the soil, which can provide essential nutrients for the growth of sugar snap peas. Additionally, the shade provided by the taller soybean plants can help protect the sugar snap peas from excessive sun exposure.

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Enjoy your whipped feta and sugar snap peas dip as a delicious appetizer or snack time, and feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations to find your perfect version of this classic dip. Happy dipping!

Are you looking for additional easy appetizer ideas to pair with your dip? Try our healthy bell pepper nachos or pigs in a blanket jalapeno poppers!  

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Whipped Feta and Sugar Snap Peas

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (roughly 2 ½ cups) sugar snap peas
• 2 tablespoons salt plus more for seasoning
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon of zest and 4 tablespoons of juice, divided)
• 1 small shallot peeled and finely minced
• 1 small garlic clove peeled and finely grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 8- ounce block feta in brine
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons warm water
• 2 sprigs of mint torn
• Toasted crusty bread for serving

Instructions

1. Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover all your snap peas and bring it to a boil. Prepare an ice bath using a salad spinner. Place the ice in the bottom portion of the salad spinner, below the colander, and place the colander above the ice. Fill the vessel with enough water to cover the snap peas. Sprinkle a tablespoon of salt into the water. When the water is boiling, add a tablespoon of salt and drop all the peas in, and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately transfer the peas to the ice bath. Let them sit for 5 minutes to stop the cooking and to chill the peas. Strain out all the water from the salad spinner and toss out the ice. Give the peas a quick spin in the spinner before transferring them to a clean kitchen towel to pat them dry.
2. While the snap peas are cooling, in a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, shallot, garlic, a pinch of salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then whisk in the olive oil, mustard, and honey.
3. To a food processor, add the feta, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Pulse a few times to break up the feta further, then stream in the warm water and process for a minute or two, or until it’s very smooth. Transfer to a bowl, smoothing on the bottom with lots of swoops.
4. Trim the ends of the peas and slice each pea on the bias, into long slivers. Toss all the sliced peas and the torn mint into the lemon dressing and give it a quick toss. Spoon it onto the whipped feta, drizzling the dressing all over. Finish the dish with lemon zest, some flaky salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Serve immediately with toasted crusty bread.

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