Feta Peynir

Feta Peynir is a delightful Turkish breakfast dish featuring creamy feta cheese infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Served with fresh vegetables and warm bread, it’s a perfect start to the day.

Ingredients

• Feta cheese - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Black olives - 100 grams, pitted
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, sliced
• Pita bread - 2 pieces

Steps

1. In a bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix it with olive oil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
2. Transfer the feta mixture to a serving plate and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
3. Arrange the black olives, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices around the feta.
4. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the vegetables for added flavor.
5. Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 35 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in calcium and protein from feta cheese.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and olives.

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