Mediterranean Diet Baked Cheese
Dive into Mediterranean-inspired indulgence with this vibrant and flavor-packed Mediterranean Diet Baked Cheese recipe. Featuring creamy feta cheese baked to perfection, surrounded by juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and aromatic slices of red onion, this dish is a feast for the senses. Enhanced with a drizzle of golden olive oil, a touch of minced garlic, and a sprinkle of fragrant dried oregano, every bite is bursting with bold, satisfying flavors. Finished with fresh basil for a refreshing herbal kick, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for sharing as a warm appetizer or pairing with crusty whole-grain bread and salad for a wholesome Mediterranean meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those seeking healthy, delicious dishes that elevate simple ingredients. Keywords: Mediterranean Diet, baked cheese, feta recipe, healthy appetizer, quick Mediterranean dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Feta cheese
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the block of feta cheese in the center of a small baking dish.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then scatter them around the feta in the dish.
Add the sliced Kalamata olives and thinly sliced red onion around the feta, mixing gently with the tomatoes.
Drizzle olive oil over the cheese and vegetables.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, dried oregano, and black pepper evenly over the dish.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the top before serving.
Serve warm with crusty whole-grain bread or alongside a fresh salad for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.7 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 3099 mg | 135% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1092 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 886 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.
