Heart-Healthy Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives
Elevate your appetizer game with this Heart-Healthy Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives—a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Featuring a reduced-fat feta cheese block nestled among juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and a hint of red onion and garlic, this baked creation bursts with layers of savory goodness. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of lemon zest and oregano, and a garnish of fresh basil add irresistible freshness and zest. Perfectly roasted in just 25 minutes, the softened feta and blistered tomatoes pair beautifully with whole-grain bread or lean proteins, making it ideal for a light meal or side dish. Packed with heart-healthy ingredients and bold flavors, this easy recipe offers delicious nourishment without the guilt!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese block, reduced-fat
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 whole red onion, small
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a baking dish, place the block of reduced-fat feta cheese in the center.
Wash and slice the cherry tomatoes in half, then scatter them around the feta cheese in the dish.
Pit and slice the kalamata olives, and add them to the dish with the tomatoes.
Finely slice half of a small red onion and finely chop the garlic cloves. Add these to the dish.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over the feta, tomatoes, and olives.
Sprinkle the lemon zest and dried oregano evenly over the ingredients in the dish.
Season with black pepper to taste. Avoid adding salt, as the feta and olives are already salty.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes or until the feta is soft and the tomatoes are blistered.
While baking, wash and roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Then, scatter the fresh basil on top.
Serve warm with whole-grain bread or as a side dish to grilled fish or lean meat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3904 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1136 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 915 mg | 19% | |
*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.
