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Creamy Whipped Feta with Roasted Beets

Creamy Whipped Feta with Roasted Beets

Approx. Time:
15 min prep • 25 min cook • 40 min total
Servings:
6 servings

As a teenager, I lived with my grandma — and I’ll never forget the way her kitchen smelled or how her hands moved with so much confidence and love. She taught me how to make feta cheese from scratch, and every time I use it in a dish, I think of her. Feta has always been more than just an ingredient to me. It’s memories, comfort, and tradition all wrapped into one salty, creamy bite.

This Creamy Whipped Feta with Roasted Beets is my modern twist on something deeply personal. It’s smooth, tangy, and bold — just like the women who raised me. The roasted beets bring earthy sweetness, the Aleppo pepper adds a little heat (because you know I love a kick), and the garlic oil ties it all together with richness and depth.

Whether you're making this as an appetizer for guests or meal prepping for the week, I hope it brings a little love and nostalgia to your table too — just like it does for me.

Ingredient List

Roasted Beets

  • 1 red beet, peeled and quartered
  • 1 yellow beet, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 tsp Aleppo pepper (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh thyme (2–3 sprigs)

Whipped Feta

  • 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 roasted garlic cloves (from beet roast or garlic oil)
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garlic Herb Oil (optional but recommended)

  • 1 head of garlic, peeled
  • 2 cups of olive oil
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 4 small sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Roast the Beets
    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss peeled and quartered red and yellow beets with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh thyme. Roast on a lined baking sheet for 25 minutes or until tender.
  1. Make Garlic Oil (Optional)
    While beets roast, add garlic cloves, rosemary, and thyme to a small saucepan with olive oil. Simmer over low heat for 15–20 minutes until garlic is soft and golden. Set aside. (Reserve some garlic cloves for the whipped feta.)
  1. Blend Whipped Feta
    In a food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt, roasted garlic cloves, lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, Aleppo pepper, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  1. Assemble & Serve
    Spread the whipped feta onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create swirls. Top with chopped roasted beets, a drizzle of garlic oil, a pinch of Aleppo pepper, and a sprinkle of fresh chives. Serve with warm pita, seeded crackers, or veggie sticks.

Estimated Nutrition

    Per serving, based on 6 servings:

    • Calories: 220
    • Protein: 7g
    • Fat: 18g
    • Carbohydrates: 7g
    • Fiber: 1.5g
    • Sugar: 4g
    • Sodium: 410mg

    💬 Heads-Up: Nutritional values can vary slightly depending on the brands and quantities of ingredients used. For the most accurate results, calculate based on the exact products you use in your kitchen.