Spiced Yogurt with Feta Crumbles
15min
5min
1
208
Chef's Note
For an authentic North African twist, you can adjust the harissa paste to your preferred spice level. The key to this dish is balancing the tangy yogurt with the salty feta and warming spices. For meal prep, you can prepare the spiced yogurt base a day ahead, but add the cucumber, herbs, and garnishes just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
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Ingredients
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup feta cheese
1/2 teaspoon harissa paste
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon toasted pine nuts
1/2 small whole wheat pita
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice 1/4 cup of cucumber and set aside.
- 2
Chop 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves and crumble 1/4 cup of feta cheese.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of sour cream and mix until smooth.
- 4
Add 1/2 teaspoon of harissa paste, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of honey to the yogurt mixture. Stir well to incorporate all spices.
- 5
Gently fold in half of the crumbled feta cheese and the diced cucumber, reserving some for garnish.
- 6
Toast 1/2 small whole wheat pita in a toaster or dry skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes until crisp.
- 7
Cut the toasted pita into triangles.
- 8
Transfer the spiced yogurt to a serving bowl and top with the remaining feta crumbles, chopped mint, and 1 teaspoon of toasted pine nuts.
- 9
Serve immediately with the pita triangles on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
208
21g
16g
7g
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