th Whipped Feta & Chili Pistachio Crunch Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of candied lemon slices, whipped feta, and a spicy pistachio crunch in this visually stunning and flavor-packed dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 small plates 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Candied Lemon Slices
- 2 large lemons, thinly sliced (seeds removed)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) water
Whipped Feta
- 200g feta cheese
- ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt or labneh
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
Spicy Crumble
- ⅓ cup shelled pistachios, toasted and finely chopped
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Make the candied lemons: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add lemon slices: In a single layer, simmer on low heat for 30–40 minutes until translucent and tender.
- Transfer slices: Gently move to a cooling rack to set, keeping them glossy and flexible.
- Prepare the whipped feta: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, and honey until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix the spicy crumble: Combine pistachios, chili flakes, and salt in a bowl.
- Assemble: Dollop whipped feta on a plate, arrange lemon slices, sprinkle with pistachio crumble, and garnish.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled or at room temperature as a delightful starter or mezze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small plate
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: candied lemon, whipped feta, pistachio crumble, appetizer, Mediterranean cuisine