*New Recipe* Roasted Artichoke and Whipped Feta

Our lovely friend @spencooks has developed this stunner of a recipe using our Garlic & Rosemary and Chilli & Black pepper oils.

Roasted Artichoke and Whipped Feta: A show-stopping veggie side dish, it’s zingy, creamy, and spicy. Serve with roast chicken or fish, a salad, and crusty bread – or just enjoy on its own!

Here’s what you’ll need;

For the artichoke

– 2 whole artichokes

– 2 tbsp Yare Valley Garlic & Rosemary oil

– Squeeze of lemon

– Salt and pepper, to taste

For the whipped feta

– ¾ block feta cheese

– ½ tbsp milk

– 2 tbsp Yare Valley Garlic & Rosemary oil

– 1 lemon, juice and zest

– Salt and pepper, to taste

For the gremolata

– 1 lemon, zest

– 1 garlic clove, grated

– Handful flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

– Large pinch of za’atar

To serve

– Yare Valley Chilli & Black Pepper oil

– Extra feta cheese, crumbled

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C. Cut the end of the stem and the tip of the artichokes off, then slice in half lengthways.
2. Scoop out the fuzzy middle, the ‘choke’, then rub with a lemon half to prevent browning. Snip the ends off the pointy leaves.
3. Place your artichoke halves on a baking tray, drizzle with Yare Valley Garlic & Rosemary oil and season with salt and pepper.
4. Pop in the oven for 15 minutes uncovered, then 20 minutes covered with foil, or until the artichoke is tender and nicely browned.
5. Meanwhile, add your feta, milk, Garlic & Rosemary oil, lemon, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until it forms a smooth sauce. Don’t forget to taste and adjust to your liking!
6. For the gremolata, combine grated garlic, lemon zest, parsley, and za’atar. You can also add panko, chilli flakes, or dill – whatever you like.
7. Plate up with the whipped feta as the base, followed by the artichoke, then gremolata. Finish with a good drizzle of Yare Valley Chilli and Black Pepper oil, and some crumbled feta. Enjoy!

Do let us know what you think by sending us a message @yarevalleyoils on instagram and be sure to follow @spencooks for more recipes!