Lemony Whipped Feta with Charred Scallions

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lemons

1 bunch scallions

1/3 cup plus

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

14 ounces Painted Goat feta cheese, broken into large pieces

2 ounces cream cheese1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for garnish

1 tablespoon hot water

Nectar Hills olive oil crackers, to serve

1. Heat a broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil. Juice 1 lemon and set aside. Cut the remaining 1/2 lemon into 3 or 4 thin slices. 

2. In a medium bowl combine the lemon slices, scallions and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Place on a sheet pan with the scallions and broil until blackened, about 7-9 minutes for the scallions and an additional 5 minutes for the lemon slices. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool slightly. 

3. In a food processor, add the feta, cream cheese, remaining olive oil, reserved lemon juice, pepper, and hot water. Puree until very smooth. 

4. Chop the scallions into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Stir into the whipped feta. Transfer to a bowl. 

5. Chop the charred lemon slices in half. Garnish the whipped feta with the lemon slices and a crack of black pepper. Serve with Nectar Hill's olive oil crackers.

*Recipe via Honest Magazine