Spinach Dip With Feta Cheese(Bulgaria) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
6 oz. baby spinach leaves
5 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation

Heat 1 Tbsp. of the olive in a skillet over medium heat, add spinach, toss until wilted but still bright green, takes about 3 minutes. Transfer to colander and press out excess liquid. Chop spinach coarsely on a cutting board. Combine 4 Tbsp. olive oil, feta cheese, sour cream, garlic and lemon peel in a food processor, blend until smooth. Transfer to bowl and mix in spinach. Add salt and pepper if desired. Cover and chill 2-3 hours. Serves well with breadsticks and fresh vegetables.