Description
A delicious and elegant appetizer featuring sweet balsamic roasted red grapes paired with creamy whipped feta cheese. Perfect for serving with pita chips or toast, this recipe combines savory and tangy flavors in a simple yet impressive dish.
Ingredients
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Roasted Grapes
- 4 cups red California grapes
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz fresh block feta, softened at room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for roasting the grapes.
- Prepare Grapes: Place the red grapes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Toss everything gently to coat the grapes evenly.
- Roast Grapes: Roast the grapes in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until they become soft and wilted, releasing their juices and intensifying in flavor.
- Make Whipped Feta: While the grapes are roasting, combine the softened feta, cream cheese, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Serve the warm roasted grapes alongside the whipped feta. Offer pita chips for dipping or spread the whipped feta on toast and top with roasted grapes for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe grapes for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute fresh rosemary with thyme or omit if unavailable.
- Ensure the feta and cream cheese are softened to make whipping easier and the texture smoother.
- Add a drizzle of honey over the roasted grapes for extra sweetness if desired.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
