Skinny Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Tirokafteri)
Spicy Greek Feta Dip is easy to make and full of salty feta cheese, sweet roasted red pepper in a creamy dip perfect for dipping vegetables or spreading on a wrap.
Servings: 8 ¼-cup servings (total yield: 2 cups)
Calories: 78kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 8 ounces reduced fat feta cheese Athenos brand recommended
- ¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt Chobani brand recommended
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Roasting the red pepper (2 method options)
- Gas stove top: turn it to medium heat and place the red pepper directly on the grate. Char the pepper until blackened on each side– about 2 minutes per side.
- Broiler: turn the broiler to high and place the red pepper about 6” away from the broiler. Char on each side until blackened– about 3 minutes per side.
- Both methods: Remove the pepper to a heatproof bowl and cover it with plastic wrap OR place it in a plastic Ziploc bag and seal. Allow the pepper to steam for 10 minutes.
- When the pepper is cool to the touch, scrape off the blackened outside with fingers or a dull knife and remove the stem and seeds.
- Chop the remaining soft red flesh of the pepper into small pieces and set aside until ready to use.
Making the dip
- Add the roasted red pepper, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano and red pepper flakes to the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes to allow the dip to thicken. Serve with cut vegetables or crackers.
Notes
How to store
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg