Roast Capsicum, Fetta and Macadamia Dip

Serve as part of a grazing platter, or spread on sandwiches, wraps and more.
30 min prep
35 min cook
10 serves
1.3 serves of veg
  • 3 large red capsicums
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup roasted macadamias, plus extra to serve
  • 100g reduced-fat fetta
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh thyme leaves, to serve
  • Assorted vegetables sticks, to serve
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Place capsicums and garlic on lined tray. Use hands to cover with 2 teaspoons olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Transfer tray to oven to bake. Remove garlic after 15 minutes, or once soft and golden.
  4. Continue to roast capsicums for a further 25-30 minutes, or until blackened and soft.
  5. Remove capsicums from the oven, cover tightly with foil and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes. The trapped steam loosens the skin from the flesh of the capsicum. Once cool, gently remove stem, seeds and skin from the capsicums.
  6. Add roasted capsicums and garlic to a food processor, along with the macadamias, fetta and lemon juice. Pulse a few times to combine. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in remaining olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Transfer to a small bowl and top with fresh thyme leaves and extra macadamia pieces.
  8. Serve with assorted vegetables.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with any you have on hand such as carrot, celery, broccoli, lettuce leaves or capsicum.

Macadamia nuts can be swapped for other nuts you may have on hand such as pine nuts.

If you find it difficult for the skins of your capsicums to blacken enough in the oven, try using the grill for added colour and depth of flavour.

Storage: Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help measure the ingredients, add ingredients to the food processor, and select what vegetables to serve with this dip.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

  • Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
  • Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.

Nutritional Facts

Serving size: 121g Per serving Per 100g
Energy (kJ) 543 448
Fat (g) 9.8 8.1
Saturated fat (g) 2.1 1.7
Carbohydrates (g) 4.4 3.6
Sugars (g) 4.3 3.6
Fibre (g) 2.4 2.0
Protein (g) 5.0 4.1
Sodium (mg) 112.2 92.6

Acknowledgement

Recipe originally published by  Queensland Country Women’s Association Country Kitchen, adapted by Health and Wellbeing Queensland.

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