Here’s a delicious Whipped Feta recipe brought to you by Angel Food, a company whose ethos lies in an inclusive approach to gastronomy, catering to vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians alike with a range of plant-based cheeses that harmoniously blend exceptional taste with dietary mindfulness. Crafted without gluten, nuts, or soy, Angel Food’s offerings ensure that everyone can savour the pleasures of fine cuisine without compromise.
Recognising the universal love for cheese, they offer a delicious alternative that lets you seamlessly transition to plant-based cheeses, granting you the joy of indulgence while honouring your values.
Ingredients:
- 80g tinned cannellini beans
- 60g liquid from tinned cannellini beans
- 1Tbsp vegetable oil (extra virgin olive oil adds a nice flavour but isn’t necessary)
- 220g Angel Food plant-based feta (ideally at room temperature)
Topping suggestions:
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chilli flakes
- Smoked paprika
- Lemon zest
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped olives
- Capers
- Pistachios
- Fresh thyme leaves
Method:
- Blend cannellini beans, cannellini liquid and oil in a food processor until very smooth and creamy.
- Chop the feta into small pieces (or grate it) and add gradually to the pureed beans until it’s all blended and smooth.
- If you’re serving it straight away, put in a serving dish and top with toppings of your choice. If you’re making it ahead of time, store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When the time comes to serve it, let it come to room temperature and stir well before adding toppings.
- What to do with the rest of the cannellini beans? Make crunchy cannellinis! Squish the beans gently (you don’t want to puree these, just slightly flatten them) then toss with oil and seasonings (smoked paprika and vegetable stock powder is a great combo). Bake in a hot oven (in a single layer) for about 10 minutes until the outsides are crispy. Serve as a snack – or as part of the toppings for the whipped feta.
Angel Food Dairy-Free Feta is available nationwide across New Zealand at selected supermarkets, as well as independent retailers.
We also recommend this recipe for Angel Food’s Vegan Cheesy Spinach Filo Pastries.
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