Low Fat Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives
Indulge in the vibrant and wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean with this Low Fat Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives. This dish features creamy low-fat feta cheese baked to perfection, nestled among sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives. Enhanced with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of dried oregano, and the zesty brightness of lemon, every bite is bursting with fresh, herbaceous flavor. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s a guilt-free weeknight dinner or an elegant appetizer perfect for entertaining. Garnished with fragrant basil leaves and served warm with crusty bread, this low-fat recipe is a crowd-pleasing, healthy twist on a classic Mediterranean favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams low-fat feta cheese
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Cut the low-fat feta cheese into a rectangular block if not already done.
Place the feta cheese in the center of a small ovenproof dish.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them around the feta cheese block.
Pit the kalamata olives if necessary and distribute them alongside the tomatoes.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the feta, tomatoes, and olives.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and black pepper evenly over the dish.
Add lemon zest over the feta and the surrounding ingredients.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for a couple of minutes.
Tear and scatter fresh basil leaves over the baked dish before serving.
Serve warm with crusty bread or whole-grain cracker for a delightful, low-fat Mediterranean treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
797 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.2 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3854 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1157 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 778 mg | 17% | |
*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.
