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Whipped Spicy Feta

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Called ktipiti in Greek, whipped spicy feta is as versatile as your imagination will let it be.

4 from 3 votes

Whipped Spicy Feta

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Feta, Macedonia & Thrace, Meze / Starters, Recipes, Snacks

Prep Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Feta, Macedonia & Thrace, Meze / Starters, Recipes, Snacks

Ingredients

1 green Annaheim or long Italian frying peppers seeded and chopped
1 - 3 fresh red chili peppers roasted, peeled seeded (to taste)
1 pickled green Greek peppers pepperoncini, seeded
2 tbs. fresh oregano leaves
1/2 lb./440 g. Greek feta crumbled
75 ml. extra virgin greek olive oil
Ground black pepper to taste
Strained juice of 1/2 a lemon
Tabasco optional to taste

Instructions

Mash peppers and oregano in food processor.
Add and process feta to a smooth puree, adding olive oil as you pulse. Add lemon juice in increments, tasting after each addition. Adjust heat level with black pepper and Tabasco.
Serve in a large bowl with toasted pita wedges and crudite.

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