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Tirokafteri - Greek Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

Tirokafteri is a whipped, spicy, feta cheese dip made with Greek yogurt. Creamy and appetizing with a garlic aftertaste.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: feta
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 281kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Spicy Whipped Feta:

  • 250 grams (8.8 ounces) feta cheese at room temperature
  • 100 grams (3.5 ounces) Greek yogurt see notes below
  • 1 hot green pepper (about 40 grams / 1.4 ounce)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine or apple cider vinegar

To Serve With:

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Scrape the sides as you go.
  • Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil, some dried oregano, and paprika. You can also refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving for the flavors to blend. It will get thicker as it cools.
  • Optional: Serve with some grilled pita bread. Heat a grill pan over high until smokey hot. Brush the pita with olive oil and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Grill for a minute or two per side. Cut into 4 triangles and serve together with the Tirokafteri.

Notes

-To make Tirokafteri dip we're using strained Greek yogurt. You can also use plain Greek yogurt. However, the Tirokafteri will be more like a sauce. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 723mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 341mg | Iron: 1mg