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Tyrokafteri Fiery Feta Cream

A taverna classic: feta whipped with Greek yogurt, roasted red pepper, olive oil and fresh chile into a creamy, spicy dip. Also excellent as a filling for roasted peppers or a spread for burgers.

  • YieldMakes about 960 ml (4 cups) of dip
  • Hands-on30 min
  • Total50 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1red bell pepper
  • 500 gGreek feta, crumbled (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 240 mlGreek yogurt
  • 75 mlextra-virgin olive oil, 5 to 6 tbsp; Greek if possible
  • 1 tbspfresh green or red chile, finely chopped
  • to tastefreshly ground black pepper, about 2 turns of the mill

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Goat, sheep, buffalo or camel milk
  • Olive
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Bell (sweet) pepper
  • Chili peppers
  • Black and white pepper
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Smoke

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: moderate

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