Greek Feta Cheese Spread Htipiti
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, Greek Feta Cheese Spread (Htipiti) is the ultimate appetizer for your next gathering. This quick and easy recipe combines high-quality feta cheese, smoky roasted red peppers, and fragrant garlic, blended to silky perfection with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a splash of red wine vinegar. Enhanced with aromatic dried oregano and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, this versatile dip is both bold and refreshing. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing spread for warm pita bread, crunchy vegetable sticks, or crispy crackers. Ready in just 10 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley, Htipiti offers a true taste of Greece in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Feta cheese (of good quality)
- 1 large Roasted red pepper (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
If you are making roasted red peppers from scratch, start by roasting the red pepper. Place it over an open flame or under a broiler, turning frequently, until the skin is charred and blistered. Once roasted, transfer to a bowl, cover, and let it steam for about 10 minutes. Peel the skin off and remove the seeds. Allow it to cool before using.
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and add it to a food processor or blender.
Roughly chop the roasted red pepper and garlic clove. Add them to the food processor with the feta cheese.
Drizzle in the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Also add a pinch of black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high until it is creamy and smooth. If the consistency is too thick, you can add an extra drizzle of olive oil to loosen it to your preferred texture.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Depending on the saltiness of your feta cheese, you may not need additional salt.
Transfer the Htipiti to a serving bowl and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
Drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil on top for presentation, and optionally sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes or a pinch of oregano.
Serve with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to use!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1053 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 127 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
