Whipped Feta Dip w/ Grilled Vegetables

(makes 1 ¼ cups)

DIETARY: Vegetarian

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes

8 ounces feta cheese, drained if in brine

½ cup Greek plain yogurt

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

4 bell peppers (mix of red, yellow, and orange), cored and cut into 2” pieces

1 large zucchini, cut into ½” thick slices

1 package pita bread, cut into wedges

1.      To make dip, combine feta, yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Place in a container and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

2.      Meanwhile, prepare vegetables as described above and place in a mixing bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3.      Grill vegetables over medium heat, about 3 minutes per side or until tender-crisp.

To serve, place a small bowl of dip in the center of a serving platter. Arrange grilled vegetables and pita around the dip. Garnish as desired with chili flakes, paprika, and fresh herbs.