crunchy greens & feta
A lemony creamy whipped feta sets the base, topped with broccolini and crunchy green beans tossed in warm spices. Finished with crunchy almonds, juicy pops of pomegranate, and a drizzle of chili oil, it’s fresh, a little tangy, a little spicy, and perfect for scooping up with turkish bread.
ingredients:
serves 2
100 g feta, crumbled
50 g yoghurt
7 g lemon juice
Lemon zest, to taste
1 bunch broccolini
150 g green beans, trimmed
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp cumin
1 tsp everything bagel spice*
10 g sliced almonds
Salt and pepper, to taste
to finish
⅕ cup pomegranate arils
Chili oil, to taste
*everything bagel spice:
1 tsp poppy seeds
3 tsp mixed white sesame and black seeds
1 tsp dried minced garlic
1 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (tipo Maldon)
instructions:
make the whipped feta
In a food processor, blend the feta, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic for 2–3 minutes, until smooth, light, and creamy. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
cook the broccolini
Air-fry the broccolini at 180°C with a drizzle of olive oil for about 10 minutes, until tender and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
prepare the almonds
In a bowl, toss the sliced almonds with everything bagel seasoning, cinnamon, and cumin until evenly coated.
blanch the green beans
Wash and trim the green beans.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the beans, and cook for about 3 minutes.
Drain and transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. Once cooled, drain well.
toast and combine
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Once it begins to brown, reduce the heat to low. Add ¾ of the almond mixture, and toast briefly in the butter.
Add the green beans and broccolini and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until heated through.
assemble & serve
Spread the whipped feta across a large serving platter.
Spoon the mixed greens over the top and sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
Drizzle with chili oil, then garnish with pomegranate arils and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
*For the full experience, pair it with Tom Misch - Slow Tonight
