The Ultimate Greek Dip: Tirokafteri (Spicy Feta Dip)

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.

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

Add 10 to 12 oz of roasted red peppers (drained) to the food processor.

Add 8 oz of feta cheese to the food processor.

Add lots of crushed red pepper flakes to taste.

Add the juice of half a lemon to the food processor.

Add 1 cup of full fat Greek yogurt to the food processor.

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the food processor.

Pulse all ingredients in the food processor until smooth.

Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with more salt or crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden, stirring to prevent burning.

Transfer the dip to a container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight to enhance flavors.

Garnish the dip with toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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