Tirokafteri | Homemade Spicy Greek Feta Cheese Dip Recipe for Dips and Sandwiches

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in flavor.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: non-dairy yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is more accessible and budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Cabbage leaves can be a cost-effective alternative.

Loosely chop 1 jalapeno pepper, leaving the seeds in for extra spiciness if desired.

Loosely chop 1 clove of garlic.

Place the chopped jalapeno and garlic into a food processor.

Add red pepper flakes to the food processor.

Add 3 to 4 tablespoons (50 grams) of extra virgin Greek olive oil to the food processor.

Pulse the mixture a few times until everything is chopped and mixed well, then set aside.

Crumble 300 grams (10 ounces) of feta cheese into a bowl.

Add 150 grams (5 ounces) of full fat Greek yogurt to the bowl with feta.

Mix everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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