Whole30 Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives
Transform your weeknight appetizer game with this Whole30 Baked Feta Cheese with Tomatoes and Olives! This Mediterranean-inspired dish features a creamy block of baked feta, nestled among sweet and juicy cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives. Drizzled with a generous splash of extra virgin olive oil, infused with the rich flavors of garlic, oregano, and fresh basil, this recipe is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and herbaceous notes. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is not only Whole30-compliant but also highlights naturally wholesome ingredients. Serve it warm as a standout appetizer, a colorful side dish, or even as a topping for your favorite crusty bread or zoodles. It's a one-pan wonder that invites you to savor the bold, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Feta cheese block
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a baking dish, place the block of feta cheese in the center.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them around the feta cheese in the dish.
Pit the Kalamata olives if needed and add them to the dish with the tomatoes.
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the feta, tomatoes, and olives.
Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves. Scatter the slices on top of the dish.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and ground black pepper over all the ingredients.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to blister and the feta is softened.
While the dish is baking, chop the fresh basil leaves.
Once the baking is complete, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish the baked feta, tomatoes, and olives with the chopped fresh basil leaves before serving.
Serve warm as a delightful appetizer or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.2 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 5163 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 996 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 782 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.
