Feta Dumplings with Dill Sauce
- Tender Greek dumplings filled with tangy feta cheese and topped with a fresh dill sauce.
- A Mediterranean vegetarian delight that works as an appetizer, light lunch, or dinner.
- The perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and herbaceous flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (12-14 dumplings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- For the Dumpling Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the Feta Filling:
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- For the Dill Sauce:
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, water, salt, and olive oil to form a soft dough. Mix until no dry flour remains.
- Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the feta filling by combining feta, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper. Mix gently with a fork.
- Divide the rested dough into 12-14 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball into a thin circle about 3-4 inches in diameter.
- Place a teaspoon of feta mixture onto the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Press edges together firmly and crimp with a fork.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a gentle boil.
- Prepare the dill sauce by whisking together dill, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, optional honey, salt and pepper.
- Carefully add dumplings to the water in batches. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to serving plates.
- Drizzle generously with the fresh dill sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like mint, parsley, or oregano to the filling.
- Make ahead: Prepare uncooked dumplings and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store leftover dumplings separate from the sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 dumplings
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 38
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