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Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip)

A tangy Greek dip that blends creamy feta with roasted red peppers and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in minutes and ideal as part of a mezze spread.

15 minEasyServes 6185 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred, drained), patted dry
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat 1 cup patted dry roasted red peppers (jarred, drained) very dry with paper towels to avoid a watery dip.

  2. 2

    Add 8 oz crumbled block feta cheese, 4 oz softened cream cheese, the roasted peppers, 1 garlic clove, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to a food processor or blender.

  3. 3

    Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth with just a little texture remaining, scraping down the sides as needed.

  4. 4

    With the processor running, drizzle in 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil and blend until creamy.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust lemon juice or red pepper flakes to your preference. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp dried oregano over the top.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and serve at room temperature.

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What is Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip)?

A tangy Greek dip that blends creamy feta with roasted red peppers and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes. Ready in minutes and ideal as part of a mezze spread. This reference files it under Greek appetizer: made in a blender, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Why pat it dry first in Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip)?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 1 cup patted dry roasted red peppers (jarred, drained) very dry with paper towels to avoid a watery dip." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is there a substitute for feta in Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip)?

The entry for Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip) calls for 8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled. In its place: Crumbled queso fresco or ricotta salata is milder but behaves the same. For dairy-free, crumble firm tofu and marinate it in lemon juice and salt.

Is Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip) spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip) comes from 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip) dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz block feta cheese, crumbled, 4 oz cream cheese, softened) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free appetizer collection instead.

Is Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip) keto-friendly?

A serving of Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip) carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many calories are in Htipiti (Spicy Feta Pepper Dip)?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 185 calories, with 10 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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