Tirokafteri

Directions

  1. 1Slice the green chili pepper lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop it into smaller pieces.
  2. 2Add feta cheese to a food processor.
  3. 3Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt to the food processor.
  4. 4Add the chopped green chili pepper to the food processor.
  5. 5Add a garlic clove to the food processor.
  6. 6Pour lemon juice into the food processor.
  7. 7Add a spoonful of olive oil to the food processor.
  8. 8Cover the food processor and blend the ingredients until creamy.
  9. 9Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula.
  10. 10Blend again until smooth.
  11. 11Season pita bread with salt and dried oregano.
  12. 12Drizzle olive oil over the pita bread and brush to coat.
  13. 13Grill the seasoned pita bread on a grill pan until golden brown and marked with grill lines.
  14. 14Cut the grilled pita bread into triangles.
  15. 15Transfer the tirokafteri dip to a serving bowl.
  16. 16Garnish the dip with paprika, dried oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  17. 17Serve the tirokafteri with the grilled pita bread.

Ingredients

  • feta cheese
  • Greek yogurt
  • 1 green chili pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • dried oregano
  • paprika
  • pita bread

Equipment

cutting boardknifefood processorsilicone brushgrill panbowl