Feta Basil Bruschetta (Print-Friendly Version)
A smooth mix of feta, garlic, basil, and ripe tomatoes for a tasty, fresh dip.
# Ingredients List:
→ Herbs & Veggies
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Minced 2 garlic cloves
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4 diced Roma tomatoes, cored
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Chopped fresh basil leaves, 60 ml
→ Vinegars & Oils
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Lemon juice, 15 ml
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Olive oil, 15 ml
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5-10 ml balsamic vinegar
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Extra virgin olive oil, 15 ml
→ Cheese & Cream
08 -
Softened cream cheese, 115 g
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Sour cream, 30 ml
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Feta cheese crumbled, 225 g
11 -
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
→ Flavorings
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Salt, as needed
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Optional red pepper flakes
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
01 -
Sprinkle some fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes. Add Parmesan if you want.
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Spoon the marinated tomato mix evenly over the cheese spread in a shallow dish.
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Blend feta, cream cheese, sour cream, leftover minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor for a few minutes till smooth. Scrape sides as needed.
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Try the cheese blend and add salt if it needs more flavor.
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Set the tomato mix aside for about 10 minutes so flavors can soak in.
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Put diced tomatoes into a bowl with chopped basil and one garlic clove. Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top, salt it, then gently mix it all.
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Cut Roma tomatoes into small pieces after taking out the core.
# Helpful Hints:
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Taking out tomato seeds helps keep it from getting watery.
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You can add more or less balsamic vinegar to suit your taste.
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Feta brings salt on its own, so be careful adding extra salt.