Girit Ezmesi (Feta and Pistachio Spread)

Incorporating fresh lor cheese boosts the protein content while balancing the richness of traditional feta and nuts in this classic meze.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 100 g (3.5 oz) feta cheese · 260 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (5.3 oz) lor cheese · 150 kcal in the whole recipe
• 20 g (0.7 oz) shelled pistachios · 112 kcal in the whole recipe
• 15 g (0.5 oz) walnuts · 98 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1.5 tbsp (15 g) olive oil · 133 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 clove (5 g) garlic, minced · 8 kcal in the whole recipe
• 10 g fresh dill, finely chopped · 5 kcal in the whole recipe
• 10 g fresh mint, finely chopped · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• A pinch of black pepper and red pepper flakes

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the feta cheese, lor cheese, and minced garlic together with a fork until well combined.

   

2. Finely chop the pistachios and walnuts, then fold them into the cheese mixture.

   

3. Add the chopped fresh mint, dill, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the bowl.

   

4. Mix thoroughly until smooth, transfer to a small serving plate, and serve chilled.

   

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