Description
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.)
Ingredients
- Feta Cheese
- Yogurt
- Garlic Cloves
- Olive Oil
- Sweet Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- Black Olives
- Pita Breads
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400f
- 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