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Zesty Red Pepper Feta TLC™ Dip

Created by Kashi Read more appetizers, entertaining, and TLC Snacks
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Richly textured and exotic, this is the party dip you’ve been waiting for! The lemony tahini base gets a boost from tart feta cheese. Serve with TLC® snack crackers.


Makes about 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons organic lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons organic garlic, minced
  • ½ medium organic red onion, diced
  • 1 medium organic red bell pepper, seeds removed and diced
  • 1-15 oz can garbanzo beans (rinsed, drained)
  • 13 tablespoons naturally prepared tahini (sesame butter)
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (use more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 oz organic feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup organic cucumber, peeled and diced
  • Optional: Greek-style olives, chopped
  • Your favorite variety of Kashi® TLC® Snack Crackers

Directions

  1. Over medium heat, sauté 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, garlic and red onions for 3 minutes or until onions turn translucent. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
  2. In a food processor, add the cooled, sautéed mixture, the other 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, ½ of the red bell pepper, garbanzo beans, tahini, cayenne pepper, oregano and salt. Pulse food processor until dip becomes smooth.
  3. Pour dip into a large serving bowl and stir in the remaining ½ diced red bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese, cucumbers and olives (if desired). Serve immediately or chill, and enjoy with your favorite variety of Kashi® TLC® Snack Crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings: 8, Serving Size: ¼ cup, Calories 130, Calories from Fat 45, Total Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 240mg, Total Carbohydrate 17g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 50%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6%

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    cmcough commented on this. 4 months ago

    Just made this and love it! Great texture and so much flavor in every bite. I don’t like tahini so I omitted it completely and just added 1 tsp of olive oil. I like a more textured hummus so I was very happy with the results. And it made the dip lower in calories. For only 65 calories you still have close to 4 grams of protein and over 2 grams of fiber…gotta love that!

  2. User_48

    The zesty dip was appetizing to look at and the flavor went so well with both flavors of Kashi chips. I would appreciate having the nutritional information, such as protein, fiber & calories.

  3. User_48

    Such a yummy hummus recipe! I only used 2 TBS of the tahini. I really loved the addition of the feta, diced cucumber & red pepper.

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    This recipe made a delicious hummus. I especially loved the feta and cucumber.

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    go_romanovs commented on this. 7 months ago

    YES, this was a fabulous hummus. Best hummus I’ve ever made! :) Even before Feta and peppers – I think those are just to make it look colorful and more fancy :)
    SO for those who think this recipe has way too many ingredients – skip that step.

    Tahini is sold in many many grocery stores, including Publix. My favorite ones are sold at health food stores though. Stay away from this tahini http://images.netrition.com/images/id_watermark_jpg/562-0001.jpg it seriously stinks. I had to return it. My favorite is Tree of Life brand. Cheaper than raw tahini too :)

    Yes, I only put 3 tbs of tahini in my hummus, not 13. I usually put only 2. I also used my Vitamix blender to make it and it was way dry to mix, so if you are using canned chick peas, save some water to keep adding to desired consistency.

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    larossa commented on this. 7 months ago

    I’m sure there is a mistake in this recipe, and it should read 1-3 Tbsp tahini instead of “13 Tbsp” tahini. The whole recipe is supposed to make 2 cups, but it would make a lot more than that if one adds over 3/4 cups of tahini.

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      bluchip 7 months ago

      I think you might be right. Once I find the tahini I will post my results. It would be nice if Kashi would respond to our comments about this. I wonder why the other posters who commented on how much they like it didn’t mention the odd amount? Curious.

  7. User_48

    Great way to enjoy the chips!

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    cause it has feta and i love feta!

  10. User_48

    its delicious

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    Zoe didn't love this. over 1 year ago

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    reminds me of hummus

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    Mike commented on this. over 1 year ago

    Great recipe

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    aqualady2001 didn't love this. over 1 year ago

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    Debb93 commented on this. over 1 year ago

    13 tablespoons tahini??? That is a lot…and why would you list 13 tablespoons instead of 3/4 cup plus a tablespoon???

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      amerb 7 months ago

      I am thinking this is a typo and should be only 3 tablespoons…

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    KashiLara commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Yum! I thought this was actually really quick and easy to make. It’s a delicious and colorful take on traditional hummus. I thought I might miss the olive oil that I usually put in hummus, but it’s so flavorful I didn’t miss it at all. I used about half of the tahini it called for. I will definitely make it again.

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    tkai2003 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    i agree sounds so good and thought i can make that real quick NOT. to much going on

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    paticak commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Waaaaaaaaaaaay too many ingrediants!! Too much trouble.

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      aqualady2001 over 1 year ago

      I agree. Way too many ingredients, and how many people have tahini just waiting to put in the recipe, or can even find it at the local grocery store? It would be better if alternative was given for that ingredient.