5 from 16 votes
Tirokafteri (Spicy Feta Spread)
Tirokafteri is a spicy feta spread made from blended feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, green bell pepper, and banana pepper. It has a creamy texture with a balanced heat and tang from the peppers and feta, ideal as a dip or accompaniment to bread and vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
223 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
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
- Use Greek feta cheese crumbled to about 2 1/2 to 3 cups for authentic flavor.
- Seed and coarsely chop one large green bell pepper for freshness and texture.
- A banana pepper or a Pepperoncini can be used; substituting a Fresno chile increases heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
95mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
343IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.