NEFF Recipe: Feta-Walnut Spread

6 portions

INGREDIENTS

12 walnut halves
6 dried and chopped dates
100 gr feta cheese
100 gr goat cream cheese
4 tbsp milk
1 chopped red chilli
¼ tsp ground cumin
Herbal salt, freshly ground
Black pepper

Garnish:

1 tsp black cumin seeds, chilli ﬂakes

PREPARATION

Grind walnuts and mix with all other ingredients until the paste is well blended. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve in a bowl and garnish with chilli ﬂakes and black cumin seeds.

Our serving tip: goes well with fresh pita bread or focaccia.

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