Spicy Cheese Spread

This Spicy Cheese Spread is a delightful blend of creamy feta and tangy Greek yogurt, spiced up with chili flakes and fresh herbs. Perfect for pairing with pita or fresh vegetables, it brings a zesty twist to traditional Greek appetizers.

Spicy Cheese Spread
10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
210 kcal

Ingredients

  • Feta cheese - 100 grams
  • Greek yogurt - 50 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Fresh dill - 1 tablespoon, chopped
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese using a fork.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, red chili flakes, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix all the ingredients until well combined and smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  4. Transfer the spread to a serving dish and drizzle a little olive oil on top if desired.
  5. Serve immediately with pita bread or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 17 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in protein from feta and yogurt, supporting muscle health.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

Tags

GreekKosherAppetizer