Basil and Roasted Pepper Curd Cheese Meze

Ingredients

• 300 grams fresh curd cheese (lor)
• 2 red bell peppers (roasted)
• 1/2 bunch fresh basil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup crushed walnuts

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

1. 1

   Roast the red bell peppers, peel their skins, and chop them into small cubes.

2. 2

   Finely chop the fresh basil leaves.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mash the curd cheese, minced garlic, salt, and extra virgin olive oil with a fork or spatula until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the chopped roasted peppers, basil, and crushed walnuts to the cheese mixture and gently mix.

5. 5

   Transfer the meze to a serving plate, drizzle with a little olive oil and chili flakes, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes, and serve.

Note. If your curd cheese is too salty, you can soak it in cold water for about 5 minutes and drain it to balance the salt before using.