Spicy Pureed Feta Cheese

At first glance these eye-catching chile peppers look like red jalapeno. However, they have a different flavor and are less meaty than Jalapeno. Red Fresnos are great roasted and added to salsas. Try grilling them alongside your steaks or in kabobs.

When roasting these they should char, blister, and become soft. Try substituting these in your favorite chile recipes.

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Ingredients:

1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp. paprika
1 red Fresno chile, finely sliced
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. fresh mint
2 medium plum tomatoes, sliced
8 oz. assorted olives

Instructions:

Place the feta, garlic, paprika, red pepper and olive oil in food processor and process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with mint leaves and serve with sliced tomatoes and olives.

Yields 4 servings.

Recipe adapted from “The Sultans Kitchen” by Ozcan Ozan.