Baked Feta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Herbs

A simple yet flavorful Mediterranean snack featuring creamy baked feta cheese, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. Perfect with crusty bread or pita for dipping.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

375 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.19/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Vegetarian

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Baking•Roasting

Occasion:

Weeknight Dinner

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh

Ingredients

Servings

8ozFeta cheese(Block feta in brine, not crumbled)

£3.00

1pintCherry tomatoes(Halved or quartered if large)

£2.20

3tablespoonsOlive oil(Extra virgin olive oil)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

1tablespoonFresh oregano(Chopped)

£0.75

1tablespoonFresh thyme(Chopped)

£0.75

0.3teaspoonRed pepper flakes(Optional, for a little heat)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack pepper(Freshly ground, to taste)

£0.02

For servingCrusty bread or pita bread(Optional, for dipping)

£1.50

Total Cost

£8.78

£2.19 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
3.
Toss to coat the tomatoes evenly with the oil and seasonings.
4.
Place the feta block in the center of the baking dish, nestled amongst the tomatoes. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the feta.
5.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are softened and starting to burst, and the feta is softened and slightly golden around the edges.
6.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
7.
Serve warm with crusty bread or pita bread for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

10g

4% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

18g

36% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16 g

80% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice after baking.

Other herbs like rosemary or basil can be substituted for oregano and thyme.

If you like a stronger garlic flavor, add a little bit of garlic powder along with the minced garlic.

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking dish

Wine Pairings

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