Beyaz Peynir Ezmesi (Spicy Feta Cheese Spread)
Description
Prepared by Elif Selvili
This flavorful spread makes a nice appetizer served with crusty bread and olives. Rustic sourdough is the closest in style to traditional Turkish bread.
Ingredients
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 t. paprika
2 t. Turkish red pepper (you can substitute red pepper flakes)
2 ½ t. dried mint, divided?3 T. olive oil, plus extra for garnish
Assorted olives, sliced bread
Methods/steps
In a food processor, puree feta, garlic, paprika, red pepper, 2 teaspoons dried mint and olive oil until smooth. Place in a shallow bowl, cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. To serve, drizzle olive oil over spread, sprinkle with last ½ teaspoon dried mint and serve with olives and sliced bread (and with sliced fresh tomatoes when in season).
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