This creamy Paprika Dip has only 6 ingredients and comes together in just minutes, with the smoky sweetness of roasted peppers and paprika combined with the bright taste of feta and lemon.
Smoky roasted red peppers (capsicums) are added to paprika, tangy feta cheese, lemon and garlic for a quick and easy paprika dip that's great for a party appetizer with flatbread, raw veggies or pita chips, or as part of a grazing platter.
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Why you will love this paprika dip recipe
- Simple to make with only a handful of ingredients.
- Yummy smoky flavour, not spicy - great for adults and kids.
What you need to make this recipe
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
- roasted red peppers/bell peppers (red capsicums) - store-bought or ones that you have roasted yourself
- sweet paprika
- danish feta
- garlic powder
- fresh lemon juice
- olive oil
- salt - to taste
- fresh basil leaves - optional garnish
*Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities and detailed instructions
How to make paprika dip
- Combine the garlic powder and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Mix to rehydrate the garlic powder slightly.
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- Add roasted red peppers, paprika, feta and lemon/garlic paste to the bowl of a small food processor.
- Process until combined but still a bit chunky, adding a little olive oil if needed.
Top tips for the best result
- I like to use sweet paprika for this paprika feta dip, but you could use smoked paprika if you prefer for added smokiness.
- If you don't have a food processor to make this dip in, a blender will work too.
Storage
This paprika and red pepper dip can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
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📖 Recipe
Paprika Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (bell peppers/capsicums)
- 200 g danish feta plus extra for garnish
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- olive oil if needed
- salt to taste
- basil leaves finely shredded - optional garnish
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Instructions
- Combine the garlic powder and lemon juice in a small bowl.¼ teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Mix to rehydrate the garlic powder slightly.
- To the bowl of a small food processor, add roasted red peppers, paprika, feta and lemon/garlic paste.½ cup roasted red peppers (bell peppers/capsicums)200 g danish feta½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- Process until combined (but still a little chunky) adding a little olive oil if you would like a slightly thinner consistency and adding salt if needed.olive oilsalt
- Garnish with extra crumbled feta and finely shredded basil.basil leaves
Notes
- I use sweet paprika for this dip recipe, but you could use smoked paprika if you'd rather.
- No food processor? Use a blender instead.
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Took this to a friends party and all went, everyone loved it. Thanks.
That's great Sandra!