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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 Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 281 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
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:
- pita bread
- paprika
- dried oregano
- extra virgin olive oil
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.
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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 Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
723mg
(30%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
341mg
(34%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 723mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 341mg | 34% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.