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Gibna With Tamatum or Cheese With Tomatoes

Recipe #124967 | 20 min | 20 min prep | SERVES 4 -6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: SiouxZQ

My husband brought this delightful recipe with him from Egypt. It is a quick and easy sandwich spread or it can also be used as a dip mix. We make this often since we both enjoy cheese.

Posted on: Jun 6, 2005

Ingredients

  • ounces bulgarian feta cheese
  • 2 roma tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 cucumber, finely chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil (optional)
  • 3-4 pita bread, warmed and cut in half
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Use a fork to mash the cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
    2. 2
      Add the tomatoes and cucumber.
    3. 3
      Mix well.
    4. 4
      Add in some of the oil if the mixture is too dry.
    5. 5
      Fill each half pita bread to eat as a sandwich or serve the dip and pitas as an appetizer.

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    From: lucid501

    On Jan 23, 2006

    I used regular (greek) feta cheese, since thats all I could find. I didn't need to use any oil, and it was so tasty! Very light and fresh tasting, yet a filling lunch. Thanks for the great recipe!

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  • From: Heba Maher

    On Sep 16, 2005

    heey, thaat type of cheese is my favourite, to get a perfect one add dried mint and 1 lemon..its optional anyway but it would be perfect

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  • From: Helio

    On Aug 26, 2005

    it's delicious, I skipped the cucumber as it makes it a little watery, and add a pinch of ground cayenne.

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    From: Pets'R'us

    On Jun 23, 2005

    This has become my latest summer lunch addiction! Its fresh, cheesy, crunchy and easy to put together. I have also made it adding some dried mint and a small crushed garlic clove. Cannot buy Bulgarian feta cheese here, don't even know how that tastes or what texture it has, so I used the Greek feta that is readily available here and added olive oil to the mix.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (214g)

    Recipe makes 4 servings

    Calories 299
    Calories from Fat 121 (40%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 13.5g 20%
    Saturated Fat 9.1g 45%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 53mg 17%
    Sodium 914mg 38%
    Potassium 275mg 7%
    Total Carbohydrate 31.5g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 1.7g 6%
    Sugars 5.1g
    Protein 13.4g 26%
    Vitamin A 590mcg 11%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 16%
    Vitamin B12 1.0mcg 17%
    Vitamin C 6mg 10%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 350mg 35%
    Iron 1mg 10%

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