A breezy Aegean meze, Girit ezmesi mashes white cheese with herbs and olive oil into a salty, spreadable starter.
12 min prep
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Mash the Ezine cheese and labneh together with a fork.
Add the walnuts, dill, mint, and olive oil and mix well.
Serve the Girit ezmesi cold with slices of bread.
Soğuk tabağa alın ve ekmek dilimleriyle servis edin.
💡 Tip: Leaving the cheese slightly textured gives the spread a livelier mouthfeel.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold with toasted bread slices.
~174
kcal calories
6
g protein
4
g carbs
15
g fat
0.9g
Sugar
0.6g
Fiber
15.3mg
Sodium
2.2g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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