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Spicy Feta Dip

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"Tyrokafteri (in Greek) is a spicy feta and ricotta cheese dip." — Jimmy the Greek

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1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
4 peperoncini peppers, stemmed and drained

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Directions

Pulse feta cheese in a food processor just enough to get uniformly small crumbles; transfer to a bowl.
Puree red peppers, peperoncini peppers, and cayenne pepper in the food processor until smooth. Mix pepper puree, ricotta cheese, and lemon juice into feta cheese until dip is an even texture and color. Transfer to a sealed container; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

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Cook's Notes:
This is a good recipe for experimenting. Exchange the peperoncini for a couple of jalapenos and/or add a bit of garlic, etc. Some similar recipes use Greek yogurt instead of the ricotta. The roasted red bell peppers give it the color, which can also be varied.

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Nutrition

Calories
134 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
4.2 g
1%

Cholesterol
38 mg
13%

Fat
9.3 g
14%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
8.3 g
17%

Sodium
734 mg
29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Feta Dip

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 134
Calories from Fat: 84

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.3g 14 %
Saturated Fat 6.3g 31 %
Cholesterol 38mg 13 %
Sodium 734mg 29 %
** Potassium 63mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.2g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 8.3g 17 %
Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 31 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 15 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.