Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)
Tirokafteri is a creamy Greek spicy feta dip made with feta, Greek yogurt, jarred roasted red peppers, chili, garlic, and olive oil. It blends together in 5 minutes, balancing salty, tangy, sweet, and gently spicy flavors.
Ingredients
- 400 g feta cheese
- 150 g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 jarred roasted red peppers drained
- 1 red chili pepper seeds removed for less heat if preferred
- 2 cloves garlic
- 120 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Optional Garnish
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Sweet paprika
- Dried oregano
- Extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add 400 g feta cheese, 150 g full-fat Greek yogurt, 3 jarred roasted red peppers, 1 red chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic , 120 ml extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sweet paprika, ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp dried oregano to a food processor.
- Pulse or blend until the spicy feta dip is creamy but still slightly textured from the feta.
- Transfer the tirokafteri to a serving bowl or plate and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Top with crumbled feta, chopped parsley, sweet paprika, dried oregano, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Choose Block Feta: I use block feta rather than pre-crumbled cheese because it blends more smoothly and gives the dip a better texture.
Drain the Peppers Well: Jarred roasted red peppers hold plenty of liquid, so I drain them thoroughly to prevent the dip from becoming too loose.
Adjust the Heat: Remove the seeds from the red chili for a milder dip, or leave some in when you want a stronger kick.
Optional Chilling: You can serve the dip immediately, but I like refrigerating it for at least 30 minutes when time allows so the flavors can settle.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1026mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1055IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 1mg
