Tirokafteri (Spicy Feta Spread)
Tirokafteri is a feta cheese spread or dip made with tangy feta, creamy Greek yogurt, and spicy peppers. Serve with pita for a tasty snack!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 oz feta cheese (See Note 1)
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups green bell pepper (See Note 2)
- 1 banana pepper (See Note 3)
Instructions
- Add the feta cheese, yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, and both peppers to a food processor. Process until the ingredients are almost smooth and combined, about 30 seconds.
- Transfer to a bowl and serve at room temperature with a drizzle of olive oil. Store covered and refrigerated up to 1 week.
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Notes
- Preferably Greek feta cheese. Crumbled, this will be 2 1/2 to 3 cups total.
- Typically 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped.
- 1 banana pepper, roughly chopped, about a 1/3 cup total. A Pepperoncini pepper can be substituted, with the heat factor rising just a bit. I also use a red Fresno chile (as pictured), seeded sometimes.
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 1mg