👩‍🍳 DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prep Your Roasted Red Pepper

If using jarred roasted red pepper:

1. 1. Remove the pepper from the jar and gently blot it with paper towels to remove excess moisture and brine. Set aside.

If roasting your own pepper:

1. 1. Preheat your oven’s broiler to high.

1. 1. Place the whole red bell pepper on a foil-lined baking sheet.

1. 1. Broil for 6–8 minutes, turning the pepper every 2 minutes until all sides are blackened and blistered.

1. 1. Transfer the pepper to a bowl and cover it with a plate or plastic wrap to steam for 10 minutes.

1. 1. Once cool, peel off the charred skin, discard the stem and seeds, and pat dry with a paper towel.

Tip: The drier your pepper, the creamier your dip. Too much moisture will thin the consistency.

Step 2: Add Everything to the Food Processor

1. 1. In your food processor or blender, add:

      • • Crumbled feta cheese
      • • Roasted red pepper
      • • Greek yogurt
      • • Olive oil
      • • Red wine vinegar or lemon juice
      • • Garlic clove (if using)
      • • Chili flakes

1. 1. Pulse the ingredients several times to start breaking them down.

1. 1. Then blend on medium speed for 30–45 seconds, until the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.

1. 1. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides and blend again for another 15–20 seconds, ensuring everything is fully incorporated.

Texture Tip: Want it chunkier? Pulse only a few times until just combined. Prefer it smooth? Blend until silky.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust Seasoning

1. 1. Taste the dip. If it needs more heat, add a pinch more chili flakes.

1. 1. For more tanginess, add another teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice.

1. 1. Add salt and black pepper only if needed. Feta is salty, so taste before adding extra.

Step 4: Serve and Garnish

1. 1. Spoon the dip into a small serving bowl.

1. 1. Use the back of the spoon to swirl the top.

1. 1. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.

1. 1. Sprinkle with extra chili flakes, crumbled feta, or chopped fresh herbs (optional).

Serve with warm baguette slices, toasted pita chips, or vegetable crudités like cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers.