Keto Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives
Elevate your keto meal game with this irresistible Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives recipe, a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece that's both low-carb and bursting with flavor. Featuring a creamy block of feta cheese nestled amidst juicy cherry tomatoes and briny kalamata olives, this dish is infused with a rich herb and garlic olive oil marinade, bringing layers of savory and tangy goodness to every bite. Oven-baked to perfection, the feta becomes delightfully soft and golden while the tomatoes blister and release their natural sweetness. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh basil, this recipe is perfect as a warm appetizer, paired with keto-friendly bread, or served as a vibrant topping for salads or grilled vegetables. With its simple preparation and bold flavors, this dish is a keto-friendly crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces block of feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium-sized baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes, then scatter them around the feta cheese.
Pit and halve the kalamata olives and add them to the dish with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil and lemon juice.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the olive oil-lemon juice mixture.
Stir in the dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pour the herb-infused olive oil mixture evenly over the feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is softened and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the warm, baked feta and tomatoes before serving.
Serve warm with keto-friendly bread or as a topping for salads or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.0 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.1 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 5169 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1319 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 956 mg | 20% | |
*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.
