FIERY PEPPERED FETA WITH PITA

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From Weir Cooking in the City by Joanne Weir. This dish was one of her favorites during an afternoon of Turkish meze. This can be made a day in advance making it perfect for entertaining. (Make sure to refrigerate it and then bring to room temperature before serving.)

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Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces feta cheese
1 cup yogurt (drained in a paper towel lined sieve for 4 hours)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
fresh ground black pepper
black olives, as a garnish (such as Kalamata)
3 fresh pita breads, each cut into 8 to 12 wedges (8-inch diameter)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Place the feta, yogurt, and 1/4 teaspoons salt in a bowl and mash with a fork to make a smooth paste. Alternatively this can be pureed in a food processor. Add the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, paprika, and cayenne. Season with salt and black pepper and mix well.
  • Wrap the pita tightly in foil and place in the oven until warm, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread the feta puree on a serving plate. Drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, and garnish with olives. Serve with the warm pita.

Muhammad ali Muhammad Ali
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Great recipe!


fabbz94
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A bit too spicy for me.


Kaianne Silva
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Perfect for a party!


Soul Mukesh
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Will definitely make again!


mdiqbal dumuria
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Delicious!


Gerri Kuykendall
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices or herbs to give it more flavor.


MOB Boss
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great. I always get compliments when I serve this dish.


Anil Tamang
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I made this recipe for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best feta they had ever tasted. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.


Cliff Avor
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect amount of heat. I would recommend using less pepper flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Christian Melillo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The feta was nice and tangy, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Andile Hopewell
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the spicy feta and the creamy avocado. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Raja Ma
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the spicy feta and the pita bread was a great way to scoop it up. I will definitely be making this again.


baby akab
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The feta cheese was perfectly tangy and flavorful, and the pita bread was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again!