Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives
Get ready to indulge in Mediterranean flavors with this irresistible Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives recipe! Featuring a creamy block of feta nestled among vibrant cherry tomatoes and briny kalamata olives, this dish is elevated with a drizzle of rich extra virgin olive oil, fresh herbs like oregano and thyme, and a kick of red pepper flakes. A touch of lemon zest and juice adds a bright, tangy finish, perfectly complementing the warm, golden feta. Quick and easy to prepare, this one-pan wonder is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Serve it with slices of crusty bread to soak up the luscious, herby juices for a rustic, shareable feast that's sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese block
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 units lemon, zest and juice
- 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small baking dish.
Scatter the cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives around the feta cheese.
Drizzle the olive oil over the feta, tomatoes, and olives.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, fresh oregano leaves, and fresh thyme leaves over the top.
Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Finely grate the zest of half a lemon over the mixture, and squeeze the juice as well.
Gently toss the tomatoes and olives with the seasonings, making sure the feta remains in the center.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are softened and the feta is slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve with slices of crusty bread for dipping and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.6 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 8028 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 273.3 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 83.7 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1028 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1101 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
