Feta and Mint Spread Crockpot Recipe

Feta and Mint Spread Crockpot Recipe



Ingredients needed:

* 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
* 3 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled
* 2 ounces of cream cheese, cubed
* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
* 1 small garlic clove, crushed to a paste
* 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh mint
* 1/2 teaspoon of grated fresh lemon peel
* Toasted Pita chips (See recipe below)
* Carrot and celery sticks

Preparation steps:

* Coat crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Add yogurt, cheeses, oil and garlic; mix well.
* Cover and cook on low for 1 hour or until cheeses are melted.
* Stir in mint and lemon peel.
* Serve with Toasted Pita chips, carrot and celery sticks.

Toasted Pita Chips:

* 3 pita bread rounds (6-inch)
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
* 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
* 1/8 teaspoon of salt

Preparation steps:

* Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
* Brush one side of each pita round with oil. Sprinkle with oregano, cumin and salt. Cut each pita into 12 wedges. Place on baking sheet seasoned side up. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
* Let cool for a few minutes.

Serve and enjoy!