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Tyrokafteri (Spicy Feta Cheese Spread)
This spicy feta cheese spread (tyrokafteri) is a truly fabulous appetizer that is easy to pull together. It is the perfect snack food. It can be made ahead of time, which is convenient when you are entertaining. Yum! Another way to eat feta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1-2 banana pepper depending on how spicy you want it (I prefer 2
- 1/3 pound feta cheese choose high quality
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon cide vinegar
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- red pepper flakes optional and to taste
- pita bread, toasted for dipping (I used one 12-0z package and had some spread leftover. It is good on crackers, too.)
Instructions
- Place the banana peppers directly over a gas flame (or under a broiler), turning often, (about every 45-60 seconds) until blackened spots appear on all sides. Place in a bowl and cover with a clean towel until cool enough to handle.
- Peel, seed, and remove the stems from the peppers; then chop them.
- Add the peppers, feta, Greek yogurt, and cider vinegar to the bowl of a food processor and process until fairly smooth.
- Slowly stream in the oil, while continuing to pulse (you may need more or less, depending on your desired consistency).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve with toasted pita bread.
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Notes
- Source: Elly Says Opa
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Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.