Whipped Feta with Tamari Candied Walnuts & Pomegranate Seeds
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Product(s) Used
Special Diet
Gluten-Free, Soy Free, VegetarianCourse
AppetizerMain Ingredient
Occasion
Entertaining, HolidaysIngredients
Tamari Candied Walnuts:
- 1 tablespoon butter (or dairy-free butter)
- 2 tablespoons SAN-J Tamari or No-Soy Tamari
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups walnuts roughly chopped
Whipped Feta:
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Serving:
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Gluten-free crackers or crostini
Directions
Make the Tamari Candied Walnuts:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add SAN-J Tamari, maple syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until bubbling.
- Add walnuts and cook, stirring constantly, until coated and glossy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Transfer to the parchment-lined sheet and spread in a single layer. Let cool completely — the walnuts will crisp up as they cool.
Prepare the Whipped Feta:
- In a food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and season with black pepper.
Assemble:
- Spoon the whipped feta onto a shallow serving bowl or platter and swirl with the back of a spoon to create texture.
- Sprinkle generously with pomegranate seeds and Tamari Candied Walnuts.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary.
- Serve immediately with gluten-free crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggie sticks.
SAN-J Tamari Soy Sauce and No Soy Tamari are swappable! To make this gluten-free recipe also soy-free, use SAN-J No Soy Tamari.
