Paleo Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives
Elevate your appetizer game with this *Paleo Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives*, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines creamy, oven-baked feta with the juicy burst of roasted cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives. Drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, a hint of garlic, and fresh herbs like thyme and oregano, this recipe delivers robust flavors in every bite. A squeeze of lemon juice adds a zesty brightness, perfectly balancing the salty and savory notes. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is perfect for sharing and can be served as a standalone appetizer or paired with grain-free crackers or fresh veggies. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean coast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams whole Kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
In a baking dish, place the feta cheese block in the center.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them around the feta cheese.
Add the whole Kalamata olives to the baking dish, distributing them evenly around the feta and tomatoes.
Drizzle the entire dish with extra virgin olive oil.
Minced the garlic cloves and sprinkle them over the feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
Sprinkle fresh thyme and oregano leaves over the dish, ensuring an even distribution.
Add freshly squeezed lemon juice over the ingredients for a tangy flavor.
Season with sea salt and ground black pepper according to taste.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the feta is golden and slightly soft, and the tomatoes are blistered and roasted.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Serve warm, garnished with more fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.9 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.0 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 4476 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1121 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 751 mg | 16% | |
*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.
