Spicy Feta Dip (Tirokafteri)

Name: Spicy Feta Dip (Tirokafteri)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces feta cheese, cut into chunks; 1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon za'atar seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Chopped fresh parsley, chopped Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese, for garnish; Pita chips, fresh vegetables and crackers, for dipping

Total Time Prep: 10 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This spicy feta dip will take you on a flavor trip to the Greek isles. No airfare required!

Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese, cut into chunks
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon za'atar seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped fresh parsley, chopped Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
Pita chips, fresh vegetables and crackers, for dipping

Directions

Place feta cheese, roasted red peppers, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, za'atar seasoning, dried oregano and crushed red pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor. Process until just combined. Drizzle olive oil through the vegetable shoot until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with parsley, olives and feta. Cover and chill or serve immediately with pita chips, fresh vegetables and crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 120 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.